Bryan Illsley (1937–2024)
What is Bryan Illsley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Bryan Illsley at 5 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $654 including buyer’s premium (middle half $443–$1,732, n=7). The auction record is $3,143 for Mirror (2023, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirror, 1986 | Signed and dated (to reverse), painted wood | $3,143 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Bird in a tree, 1983 | Painted wood | $3,069 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1985 | Mixed media on card | $2,753 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1937 | Mixed media on card | $2,753 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | A woman in a doorway, 1986 | Painted wooden glazed cabinet | $1,364 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1991 | Mixed media on board | $1,023 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled, ring hanging from chain and arch | Wrought iron | $1,023 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 8 | Untitled, rake shape on tripod | Wrought iron | $852 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled, six pronged rake | Wrought iron | $852 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 10 | Blackbird, 1983 | Acrylic on the reverse of hardboard | $818 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $852 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $696 |
| Paintings | 10 | $654 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $682 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $654 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Bryan Illsley is a British artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $682.
A work by Bryan Illsley sold in 2025 for $712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bryan Illsley on OpeningBid →What is a Bryan Illsley work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bryan Illsley work is $682.
The median Bryan Illsley painting sells for $654 across 11 lots.
The median Bryan Illsley sculpture sells for $689 across 9 lots.
The median Bryan Illsley work on paper sells for $188 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $252 | $271 | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Paintings | 15 | $654 | $818 | 73.3% | 2025-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $188 | $189 | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $689 | $3,069 | 90% | 2021-10-29 |
Bryan Illsley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $252. Paintings (15 lots) median $654, record $818. A typical Bryan Illsley painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $517–$712 | $654 | $818 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $591–$702 | $654 | $3,069 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,069 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,023 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $818 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $784 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $271 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $233 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $189 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $188 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bryan Illsley worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bryan Illsley work is $682. The median Bryan Illsley painting sells for $654 across 11 lots. The median Bryan Illsley sculpture sells for $689 across 9 lots. The median Bryan Illsley work on paper sells for $188 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Bryan Illsley painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bryan Illsley painting is $654.
What is Bryan Illsley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bryan Illsley painting is $818.
What is Bryan Illsley's auction record?
Bryan Illsley's auction record is $3,143, set in 2023.
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