Cavendish Morton (1911–2015)
Cavendish Morton is a British (modern) artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $372. 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 Cavendish Morton sold in 2026 for $378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cavendish Morton work is $372.
The median Cavendish Morton painting sells for $379 across 33 lots.
The median Cavendish Morton work on paper sells for $360 across 29 lots.
The median Cavendish Morton print sells for $49 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Cavendish Morton paintings typically sell for $223–$578 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Cavendish Morton work on papers typically sell for $229–$454 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $49†‡ | $319 | 85.7% | 2025-12-11 |
| Paintings | 40 | $379†‡ | $1,488 | 82.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $360†‡ | $712 | 82.9% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $852† | $1,488 | — | 2020-07-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Cavendish Morton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $49 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $379, record $1,488. A typical Cavendish Morton painting sells for around 7.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $852.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $223–$578†‡ | $430†‡ | $1,488 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $217–$538†‡ | $373†‡ | $721‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $229–$454†‡ | $335†‡ | $712 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $258–$397†‡ | $374†‡ | $494† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,488 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $826 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $712 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $693 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $319 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $110† |
† 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 Cavendish Morton worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cavendish Morton work is $372. The median Cavendish Morton painting sells for $379 across 33 lots. The median Cavendish Morton work on paper sells for $360 across 29 lots. The median Cavendish Morton print sells for $49 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Cavendish Morton paintings typically sell for $223–$578 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cavendish Morton work on papers typically sell for $229–$454 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Cavendish Morton painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cavendish Morton painting is $379. 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 Cavendish Morton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cavendish Morton painting is $1,488.
What is the average price of a Cavendish Morton work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cavendish Morton work on paper is $360. 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 Cavendish Morton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cavendish Morton work on paper is $712.
What is the average price of a small Cavendish Morton painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cavendish Morton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Cavendish Morton work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cavendish Morton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Cavendish Morton's auction record?
Cavendish Morton's auction record is $1,488, set in 2012.
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