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# Cecil Aldin (1870–1935)

## What is Cecil Aldin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Cecil Aldin at 31 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $110 including buyer’s premium (middle half $50–$356, n=20). The auction record is $3,956 for HAREFIELD HARRIERS (2003, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), 1870 | — | $1,686 | Sworders | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Cecil Aldin (1870-1935)London BridgeSigned Cecil Aldin (lower left)Pastel31.3 x 44.7cm | Pastel | $1,651 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), 1870 | Twelve photogravure prints | $1,583 | Sworders | Jun 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAREFIELD HARRIERS, 1908 | Lithograph | $3,956 | Sworders | Jul 2003 |
| 2 | The Bluemarket Races, 1870 | Six chromolithographs | $1,078 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Cecil Aldin (1870-1935) I'm Not Allowed on This Sofa | Etching | $914 | Woolley and Wallis | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | THE BLUE MARKET RACES: ON THE ROAD; ARRIVAL ON THE COURSE; THE START; BETWEEN THE RACES; THE FINISH; HOMEWARDS, 1870 | Coloured lithographs | $826 | Sworders | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | photolithograph, 1870 | Lithograph | $662 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 6 | Cecil Aldin (1870-1935) I'm Not Allowed on This Sofa Signed and numbered 78/100 Cecil Aldin (in | Etching | $642 | Woolley and Wallis | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | HARROW, THE OLD SCHOOLS | Lithograph | $612 | Sworders | Feb 2010 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $518 |
| Prints | 28 | $381 |
| Other | 22 | $177 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $309 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $258 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cecil Aldin is a British artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $271. 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 Cecil Aldin sold in 2026 for $533, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cecil Aldin work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Aldin work is $271.

The median Cecil Aldin print sells for $124 across 68 lots.

The median Cecil Aldin work on paper sells for $501 across 10 lots.

The median Cecil Aldin photograph sells for $1,122 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Aldin prints typically sell for $69–$271 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Cecil Aldin prints typically sell for $53–$258 (the middle half of 21 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 | 79 | $124†‡ | $3,956 | 86.1% | 2026-07-22 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $501‡ | $1,177‡ | 83.3% | 2024-10-02 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,122 | $1,583 | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $1,617‡ | $3,956 | — | 2026-02-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $53–$258†‡ | $124†‡ | $612 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $69–$271†‡ | $140†‡ | $3,956 |

† 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) | 7 | $342–$526‡ | $487‡ | $1,177‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $3,956 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,583 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,177‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $826 |
| Photography | 2026 | $662 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $608 |

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

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 Cecil Aldin worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Aldin work is $271. The median Cecil Aldin print sells for $124 across 68 lots. The median Cecil Aldin work on paper sells for $501 across 10 lots. The median Cecil Aldin photograph sells for $1,122 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Aldin prints typically sell for $69–$271 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cecil Aldin prints typically sell for $53–$258 (the middle half of 21 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 Cecil Aldin print?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil Aldin print is $124. 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 Cecil Aldin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil Aldin print is $3,956.

### What is the average price of a Cecil Aldin work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil Aldin work on paper is $501. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cecil Aldin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil Aldin work on paper is $1,177. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Cecil Aldin print?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cecil Aldin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $140, 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 Cecil Aldin print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cecil Aldin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $124, 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 Cecil Aldin's auction record?

Cecil Aldin's auction record is $3,956, set in 2003.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cecil Aldin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cecil-aldin-4 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.