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# Basil Spence (1907–1976)

Basil Spence is a British (modern) artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,154. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Basil Spence sold in 2025 for $2,977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Basil Spence work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Spence work is $2,154.

The median Basil Spence sculpture sells for $634 across 1 lots.

The median Basil Spence work on paper sells for $870 across 2 lots.

The median Basil Spence photograph sells for $7,080 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $870‡ | $993‡ | — | 2012-03-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $634 | $634 | 50% | 2022-04-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $7,080 | $7,080 | — | 2006-12-07 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $7,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $993‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $747‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $634 |

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

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 Spence worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Spence work is $2,154. The median Basil Spence sculpture sells for $634 across 1 lots. The median Basil Spence work on paper sells for $870 across 2 lots. The median Basil Spence photograph sells for $7,080 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Basil Spence's auction record?

Basil Spence's auction record is $47,096, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Basil Spence auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/basil-spence (updated 2026-11-01).

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.