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# Camille Souter (1929–2023)

## What is Camille Souter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Camille Souter at 6 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,336 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,236–$16,887, n=6). The auction record is $42,549 for Green and Red Caravan on the Dargle (2012, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green and Red Caravan on the Dargle | Oil on paper | $42,549 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | When We Got Back, 1964 | Oil on board | $39,626 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Composition, 1958 | Gouache | $36,853 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Flags to Victory, 1965 | Gouache on paper | $35,010 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | The Slaughtered Cow Ten Minutes Dead, 1973 | Oil on paper | $30,588 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | My Still Life, Achill Island, 1986 | Oil on paper | $30,534 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2002 |
| 7 | The Canal Still Flows, 1970 | Oil on paper | $24,084 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2012 |
| 8 | First into Calabria, 1962 | Mixed media | $24,039 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Two Clowns Fooling, 1964 | Ink, oil, watercolour on paper laid down on card | $23,641 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 10 | Blue Bottle and Apples | Oil on board | $23,343 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $10,337 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $8,869 |
| Other | 11 | $8,446 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $12,936 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $6,396 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Camille Souter is an Irish artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $9,635. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Camille Souter sold in 2025 for $10,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Camille Souter work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Camille Souter work is $9,635.

The median Camille Souter painting sells for $9,818 across 51 lots.

The median Camille Souter work on paper sells for $10,838 across 9 lots.

The median Camille Souter print sells for $1,250 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Camille Souter paintings typically sell for $1,306–$11,788 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | — | 2012-03-28 |
| Paintings | 66 | $9,818† | $42,549 | 77.3% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $10,838 | $36,852 | 81.8% | 2026-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $38,239 | $42,549 | — | 2017-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Camille Souter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,250. Paintings (66 lots) median $9,818, record $42,549. A typical Camille Souter painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $38,239.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,306–$11,788† | $7,921† | $24,084 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $6,893–$18,083† | $11,467† | $42,549 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $10,838–$23,641 | $20,009 | $35,010 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $42,549 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $39,626 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $36,852 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $35,010 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,250 |

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 Camille Souter worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Camille Souter work is $9,635. The median Camille Souter painting sells for $9,818 across 51 lots. The median Camille Souter work on paper sells for $10,838 across 9 lots. The median Camille Souter print sells for $1,250 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Camille Souter paintings typically sell for $1,306–$11,788 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Camille Souter painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Camille Souter painting is $9,818. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Camille Souter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Camille Souter painting is $42,549.

### What is the average price of a Camille Souter work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Camille Souter work on paper is $10,838.

### What is Camille Souter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Camille Souter work on paper is $36,852.

### What is the average price of a small Camille Souter painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Camille Souter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,921, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Camille Souter painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Camille Souter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,467, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Camille Souter's auction record?

Camille Souter's auction record is $42,549, set in 2012.

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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, “Camille Souter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/camille-souter (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.