Bruce Earles (1953–2023)
What is Bruce Earles’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Bruce Earles at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $246 including buyer’s premium (middle half $230–$922, n=13). The auction record is $4,177 for Something Fishy (2015, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Something Fishy, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $4,177 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Milk Bottle Demolition, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,857 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Scenic River | Oil on canvas | $2,497 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Lazy Bay, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $2,283 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Party Day, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $1,704 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Uptown Wave, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $1,443 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Loopy, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $1,278 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2018 |
| 8 | River Journey, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas | $922 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Cocktail Bay, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $901 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Borderzone, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $794 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,574 |
| Other | 8 | $238 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $912 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $231 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Bruce Earles is an Australia artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $851. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bruce Earles sold in 2026 for $2,857, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bruce Earles on OpeningBid →What is a Bruce Earles work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Earles work is $851.
The median Bruce Earles painting sells for $1,574 across 22 lots.
The median Bruce Earles print sells for $238 across 12 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $238† | $548 | 37.5% | 2026-06-17 |
| Paintings | 39 | $1,574† | $4,765† | 56.4% | 2026-02-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Bruce Earles's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $238 with 37.5% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $1,574, record $4,765. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,765 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Bruce Earles painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $227–$246 | $231 | $265 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $851–$1,396† | $905† | $2,903 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,497–$4,077† | $2,857† | $4,765† |
† 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 | 2012 | $4,765† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,177 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $548 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $352 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruce Earles worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Earles work is $851. The median Bruce Earles painting sells for $1,574 across 22 lots. The median Bruce Earles print sells for $238 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bruce Earles painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Earles painting is $1,574. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruce Earles's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Earles painting is $4,765. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,765 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Bruce Earles print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Earles print is $238. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruce Earles's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Earles print is $548.
What is the average price of a medium Bruce Earles painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruce Earles painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruce Earles's auction record?
Bruce Earles's auction record is $4,765, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,765 (buyer's premium not included).
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