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

# Cedric Flower (1920–2000)

## What is Cedric Flower’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Cedric Flower at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $348 including buyer’s premium (middle half $310–$415, n=11). The auction record is $2,320 for Ucello (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ucello, 1974 | Oil on board | $2,320 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | The Explorer, 1920 | Painting | $586 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Waiting for the Train | Oil on board | $573 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Venice, 1999 | Oil on board | $452 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Australian Beach Scene, 1973 | Oil on board | $424 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | St Petersburg, 1998 | Oil on board | $406 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled Design for a Stage Set | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $368 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Street Scene | Oil on composition board | $351 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Merry-Go-Round Horse, 1975 | Oil on board | $348 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Australian Beach Scene, 1986 | Oil on board | $335 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $349 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $348 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cedric Flower is a British (modern) artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $332. 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 Cedric Flower sold in 2026 for $406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cedric Flower work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Flower work is $332.

The median Cedric Flower painting sells for $348 across 33 lots.

The median Cedric Flower work on paper sells for $287 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Cedric Flower paintings typically sell for $261–$417 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $348† | $2,716† | 75% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $287† | $368 | 80% | 2023-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,320† | $2,716† | — | 2026-09-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $261–$417† | $341† | $731† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $195–$1,842† | $359† | $2,716† |

† 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 | 2021 | $2,716† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $368 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $363† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Cedric Flower worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Flower work is $332. The median Cedric Flower painting sells for $348 across 33 lots. The median Cedric Flower work on paper sells for $287 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Cedric Flower paintings typically sell for $261–$417 (the middle half of 26 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 Cedric Flower painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cedric Flower painting is $348. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Cedric Flower's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cedric Flower painting is $2,716. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,716 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Cedric Flower painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cedric Flower painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Cedric Flower's auction record?

Cedric Flower's auction record is $2,716, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,716 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Cedric Flower auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cedric-flower (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.