> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cecil-higgs · updated 2026-11-03

# Cecil Higgs (1898–1986)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Cecil Higgs at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,013 including buyer’s premium (middle half $540–$2,561, n=5). The auction record is $25,592 for Arum Lilies (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arum Lilies, 1960-1961 | Oil on canvas | $25,592 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | A Still Life of Flowers | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $7,956 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Abstract Still Life with Vases | Oil on canvas | $5,322 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | 'Dr A.C. Bouman', 1900 | Oil on canvas | $3,641 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Flowers in a Vase, 50-6 | Oil on canvas | $2,561 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Still life with fruit, 1900 | Painting | $1,779 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | A Coastal Composition, 1958 | Watercolour, ink and gouache | $1,171 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | Abstract with Shells, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $1,142 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Abstract Forms | Oil on canvas | $1,013 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Kelp | Oil on canvas | $897 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,170 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,171 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $523 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cecil Higgs is a South African artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,078. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Cecil Higgs sold in 2026 for $2,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cecil Higgs work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Higgs work is $1,078.

The median Cecil Higgs painting sells for $2,561 across 24 lots.

The median Cecil Higgs work on paper sells for $398 across 9 lots.

The median Cecil Higgs print sells for $505 across 1 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 | $505 | $505 | — | 2020-10-06 |
| Paintings | 26 | $2,561† | $25,592 | 92.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $398† | $1,171 | — | 2026-03-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Cecil Higgs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $505. Paintings (26 lots) median $2,561, record $25,592. A typical Cecil Higgs painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,205–$4,646† | $2,170† | $7,956 |

† 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 | 2024 | $25,592 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $7,956 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $534 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $505 |

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 Higgs worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Higgs work is $1,078. The median Cecil Higgs painting sells for $2,561 across 24 lots. The median Cecil Higgs work on paper sells for $398 across 9 lots. The median Cecil Higgs print sells for $505 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Cecil Higgs painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil Higgs painting is $2,561. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Cecil Higgs's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil Higgs painting is $25,592.

### What is Cecil Higgs's auction record?

Cecil Higgs's auction record is $25,592, set in 2024.

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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, “Cecil Higgs auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cecil-higgs (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.