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# Basil Blackshaw (1932–2016)

## What is Basil Blackshaw’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 225 auction results for Basil Blackshaw at 7 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,594 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,881–$13,691, n=14). The auction record is $139,848 for Coloured Rain (2021, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coloured Rain, 2000 | Charcoal and oil on canvas | $139,848 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Night Rider, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $132,176 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Flashing Steel | Oil on canvas | $83,005 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | Splash - Cock Crowing, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $63,360 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Blue Grey Cock Crowing, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $60,026 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Laganside at Dusk, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $51,367 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | Fighting Cockerel, 2005 | Oil on board | $48,872 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Portrait of Jude, 1989 | Pastel and oil on paper | $46,996 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Crucifixion: Dromore, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $46,924 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Two standing figures - Father and son | Oil on board | $42,371 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2004 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 134 | $6,833 |
| Works on paper | 54 | $1,411 |
| Other | 23 | $851 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $22,884 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $10,076 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 114 | $1,612 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 225 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Basil Blackshaw is a British (modern) artist with 285 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,338. 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 Blackshaw sold in 2026 for $40,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Basil Blackshaw work worth?

Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Blackshaw work is $3,338.

The median Basil Blackshaw painting sells for $6,300 across 154 lots.

The median Basil Blackshaw work on paper sells for $1,075 across 56 lots.

The median Basil Blackshaw print sells for $851 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Basil Blackshaw paintings typically sell for $1,178–$6,164 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Basil Blackshaw paintings typically sell for $6,009–$25,127 (the middle half of 68 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 | 3 | $851 | $851 | 33.3% | 2018-03-27 |
| Paintings | 188 | $6,300†‡ | $139,848 | 81.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $1,075† | $22,834 | 76.7% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $50,119 | $139,848 | — | 2021-09-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Basil Blackshaw's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $851 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (188 lots) median $6,300, record $139,848. A typical Basil Blackshaw painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $50,119.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $1,178–$6,164† | $2,821† | $42,371 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $6,009–$25,127†‡ | $12,126†‡ | $83,005 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $359–$40,423† | $22,934† | $139,848 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $725–$1,398† | $940† | $12,051 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,344–$3,927 | $3,336 | $19,629 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $139,848 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $132,176 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,834 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $19,629 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $851 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Basil Blackshaw worth?

Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Blackshaw work is $3,338. The median Basil Blackshaw painting sells for $6,300 across 154 lots. The median Basil Blackshaw work on paper sells for $1,075 across 56 lots. The median Basil Blackshaw print sells for $851 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Basil Blackshaw paintings typically sell for $1,178–$6,164 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Basil Blackshaw paintings typically sell for $6,009–$25,127 (the middle half of 68 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 Blackshaw painting?

Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basil Blackshaw painting is $6,300. 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 Basil Blackshaw's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Basil Blackshaw painting is $139,848.

### What is the average price of a Basil Blackshaw work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basil Blackshaw work on paper is $1,075. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Basil Blackshaw's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Basil Blackshaw work on paper is $22,834.

### What is the average price of a small Basil Blackshaw painting?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Basil Blackshaw painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,821, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Basil Blackshaw painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Basil Blackshaw painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Basil Blackshaw's auction record?

Basil Blackshaw's auction record is $139,848, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Basil Blackshaw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/basil-blackshaw (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.