> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-armstrong · updated 2026-11-03

# Bruce Armstrong (1957–2024)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Bruce Armstrong at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,767 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,835–$112,748, n=11). The auction record is $190,658 for GUARDIANS [PAIR OF MAQUETTES FOR THE GRAND HYATT HOTEL, MELBOURNE] (2023, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUARDIANS [PAIR OF MAQUETTES FOR THE GRAND HYATT HOTEL, MELBOURNE], 2009 – 2021 | Cast and painted bronze on timber bases | $190,658 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 2 | Guardians [Pair of maquettes for the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne], 2009–2021 | Bronze | $174,453 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | Bird, 2021 | Bronze | $114,274 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Bird, 2021 | Painted bronze with stained plywood base | $114,270 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Bunjil, 2003 | Painted fibreglass on bronze base | $112,835 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Bird, 2021 | Painted bronze with stained plywood base | $112,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | BUNJIL, 2003 | Painted bronze | $103,995 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Bunjil, 2003 | Bronze | $96,698 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | BUNJIL, 2009 | Cast and painted bronze | $71,063 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Tabby, 1990 | Bronze with white patina on painted timber base | $40,574 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $96,698 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,131 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $112,661 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $8,834 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bruce Armstrong is an Australian artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $27,767. 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 Bruce Armstrong sold in 2026 for $114,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruce Armstrong work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Armstrong work is $27,767.

The median Bruce Armstrong sculpture sells for $45,306 across 23 lots.

The median Bruce Armstrong work on paper sells for $1,284 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,284† | $1,730† | — | 2025-09-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $45,306†‡ | $190,658 | 95.8% | 2026-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $114,270 | $190,658 | — | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,055–$1,412† | $1,284† | $1,730† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $11,656–$53,021†‡ | $18,699†‡ | $103,995 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $44,723–$112,835† | $51,619† | $190,658 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $190,658 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $174,453 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,730† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,455 |

† 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 Bruce Armstrong worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Armstrong work is $27,767. The median Bruce Armstrong sculpture sells for $45,306 across 23 lots. The median Bruce Armstrong work on paper sells for $1,284 across 7 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 Bruce Armstrong sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Armstrong sculpture is $45,306. 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 Bruce Armstrong's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Armstrong sculpture is $190,658.

### What is the average price of a large Bruce Armstrong sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bruce Armstrong sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $51,619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Bruce Armstrong's auction record is $190,658, set in 2023.

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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, “Bruce Armstrong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-armstrong (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.