Basil Beattie (b. 1935)
What is Basil Beattie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Basil Beattie at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $690 including buyer’s premium (middle half $415–$1,266, n=7). The auction record is $8,326 for Witness V (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witness V, 1992 | Oil paint | $8,326 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 2 | Where else, 2001 | Oil | $6,041 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Drawing in the Night (Janus Series), 2010 | Oil and wax on canvas | $3,545 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Ins and Outs, 2012 | Oil and pencil on canvas | $2,213 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Abstract composition | Charcoal | $2,033 | Roseberys London | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Cornucopia, 1935 | Paper | $1,821 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Where There's a Will, 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,484 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Ins and Outs Series 1 | Mixed media on paper | $1,193 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled, c.1991 | Ink wash on paper | $1,047 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spoilt for Choice, 1998 | Screenprint with woodblock in colours on wove | $1,058 | Roseberys London | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,213 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,193 |
| Prints | 25 | $363 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,120 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $389 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Basil Beattie is a British (modern) artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $482. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Basil Beattie sold in 2025 for $3,545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Basil Beattie on OpeningBid →What is a Basil Beattie work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Beattie work is $482.
The median Basil Beattie print sells for $379 across 28 lots.
The median Basil Beattie painting sells for $2,213 across 7 lots.
The median Basil Beattie work on paper sells for $1,047 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Basil Beattie prints typically sell for $223–$689 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $379† | $1,058 | 82.4% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,213‡ | $8,326 | 87.5% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,047 | $2,033 | 83.3% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,041 | $8,326 | — | 2025-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Basil Beattie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $379 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,213, record $8,326. A typical Basil Beattie painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,041.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $223–$689† | $379† | $1,058 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $938–$1,193 | $1,047 | $2,033 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $8,326 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,041 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,033 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,193 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,058 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $832 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Basil Beattie worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Beattie work is $482. The median Basil Beattie print sells for $379 across 28 lots. The median Basil Beattie painting sells for $2,213 across 7 lots. The median Basil Beattie work on paper sells for $1,047 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Basil Beattie prints typically sell for $223–$689 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Basil Beattie print?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basil Beattie print is $379. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Basil Beattie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Basil Beattie print is $1,058.
What is the average price of a medium Basil Beattie print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Basil Beattie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $379, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Basil Beattie's auction record?
Basil Beattie's auction record is $8,326, set in 2002.
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