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# Bruce Angrave (1914–1983)

## What is Bruce Angrave’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Bruce Angrave at 2 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $393 including buyer’s premium (middle half $350–$470, n=8). The auction record is $12,500 for TORQUAY FOR SUN BATHING (2023, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEWQUAY / CORNWALL'S FINEST ATLANTIC RESORT, 1932 | Print | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Georgian gentleman and a lady with red bonnet, Georgian | Paper, mounted in glazed display case | $710 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | man with boating jacket and seated lady, 1950 | Paper, mounted in glazed display case | $496 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Paper sculpture of a mermaid, 1950 | Paper, mounted in glazed display case | $461 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Jacobean man, 1950 | Paper, mounted in glazed display case | $431 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | THESE ARE THE FRUITS OF HORSEPLAY / DON''T DISTRACT YOUR MATES, 1942 | Paper | $375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2017 |
| 7 | man and a lady with basket of flowers, 1950 | Paper, mounted in glazed display case | $354 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | French Gendarme with easel, 1950 | Paper, mounted in glazed display case | $350 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TORQUAY FOR SUN BATHING, circa 1930s | Poster | $12,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 2 | WHEN YOU'RE LATE IN LONDON | Poster | $960 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2008 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $393 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bruce Angrave is a British artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $446.

A work by Bruce Angrave sold in 2026 for $496, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruce Angrave work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Angrave work is $446.

The median Bruce Angrave sculpture sells for $393 across 8 lots.

The median Bruce Angrave print sells for $2,980 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,980 | $12,500 | — | 2023-05-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $393 | $710 | — | 2026-02-25 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $350–$431 | $350 | $461 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $710 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $496 |

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 Bruce Angrave worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Angrave work is $446. The median Bruce Angrave sculpture sells for $393 across 8 lots. The median Bruce Angrave print sells for $2,980 across 4 lots.

### What is Bruce Angrave's auction record?

Bruce Angrave's auction record is $12,500, set in 2023.

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

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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.