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# Ben Quilty (b. 1973)

## What is Ben Quilty’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 124 auction results for Ben Quilty at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,119 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,320–$72,537, n=25). The auction record is $121,327 for PAUL’S FALCON (2020, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAUL’S FALCON, 2008 | Oil on linen | $121,327 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Hank, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $112,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 3 | Rorschach - The Butterfly Effect No. 2, 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint, aerosol and oil on linen | $103,995 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 4 | Hank, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $103,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 5 | HANK, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $103,255 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 6 | The lot no. 4, 2009 | Oil on linen | $96,693 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | The lot no. 4, 2009 | Oil on linen | $96,691 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | The lot no. 4, 2009 | Oil on linen | $95,329 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | PAT, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $90,996 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Frog Torana, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $85,030 | Menzies Art Brands | Dec 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $30,673 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $38,998 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $22,959 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $20,944 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 124 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ben Quilty is an Australian artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $26,802. 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 Ben Quilty sold in 2026 for $34,119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Quilty work worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Quilty work is $26,802.

The median Ben Quilty painting sells for $29,236 across 104 lots.

The median Ben Quilty print sells for $1,582 across 5 lots.

The median Ben Quilty work on paper sells for $5,622 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Quilty paintings typically sell for $13,519–$37,810 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Ben Quilty paintings typically sell for $29,239–$73,212 (the middle half of 40 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 | 7 | $1,582† | $3,400 | 71.4% | 2026-02-09 |
| Paintings | 115 | $29,236†‡ | $167,369† | 90.4% | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $5,622† | $22,014† | — | 2025-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $37,482† | $37,482† | — | 2021-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $104,472†‡ | $167,369† | — | 2025-05-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ben Quilty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,582 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (115 lots) median $29,236, record $167,369. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $167,369 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ben Quilty painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $104,472.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $17,225–$30,619†‡ | $22,959†‡ | $47,664 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $13,519–$37,810†‡ | $22,428†‡ | $167,369† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $29,239–$73,212†‡ | $36,929†‡ | $121,327 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $167,369† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $121,327 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $37,482† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,014† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,562 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,732 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ben Quilty worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Quilty work is $26,802. The median Ben Quilty painting sells for $29,236 across 104 lots. The median Ben Quilty print sells for $1,582 across 5 lots. The median Ben Quilty work on paper sells for $5,622 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Quilty paintings typically sell for $13,519–$37,810 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Ben Quilty paintings typically sell for $29,239–$73,212 (the middle half of 40 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 Ben Quilty painting?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Quilty painting is $29,236. 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 Ben Quilty's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Quilty painting is $167,369. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $167,369 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ben Quilty painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Quilty painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,428, 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 the average price of a large Ben Quilty painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ben Quilty painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $36,929, 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 Ben Quilty's auction record?

Ben Quilty's auction record is $167,369, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $167,369 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ben Quilty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-quilty (updated 2026-11-03).

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.