Cedric Morris (1889–1982)
What is Cedric Morris’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Cedric Morris at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $109,169 including buyer’s premium (middle half $62,275–$201,389, n=7). The auction record is $450,812 for CABBAGES (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CABBAGES, 1953 | Painting | $450,812 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | PAYSAGE DU JARDIN No.2, 1931, 1931 | <p>signed and dated (lower left), oil on canvas </p> | $306,650 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 3 | Richard Chopping, 1941 | Oil paint | $292,029 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | The Schnake Pot, 1969 | Oil paint | $289,752 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | THE BLUE POPPY, 1932, 1932 | <p>signed and dated (lower left), oil on canvas</p> | $275,489 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | FOXGLOVE, 1889 | Oil on canvas | $275,251 | Sworders | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Flowers in a Vase, September Diagram | Oil paint | $274,502 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Still Life with Tiger Moth | Oil paint | $274,502 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Green Mountain Lilies, 1889 | Painting | $242,721 | Bonhams | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Flowers, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $235,508 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 71 | $51,383 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $43,263 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $7,827 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Cedric Morris is a British (modern) artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $40,446. 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 Morris sold in 2026 for $127,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cedric Morris on OpeningBid →What is a Cedric Morris work worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Morris work is $40,446.
The median Cedric Morris painting sells for $42,275 across 79 lots.
The median Cedric Morris work on paper sells for $3,115 across 7 lots.
The median Cedric Morris photograph sells for $1,154 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Cedric Morris paintings typically sell for $18,817–$111,681 (the middle half of 66 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 | 85 | $42,275†‡ | $450,812 | 92.9% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $3,115† | $6,046 | 77.8% | 2020-06-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,154† | $1,154† | — | 2018-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $166,438† | $450,812 | — | 2026-10-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $12,982–$74,887‡ | $18,999‡ | $274,502 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $18,817–$111,681† | $42,275† | $306,650 |
† 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) | 6 | $2,756–$4,090† | $3,558† | $6,046 |
† 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 | 2020 | $450,812 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $306,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $6,046 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,120† |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,154† |
† 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 Cedric Morris worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Morris work is $40,446. The median Cedric Morris painting sells for $42,275 across 79 lots. The median Cedric Morris work on paper sells for $3,115 across 7 lots. The median Cedric Morris photograph sells for $1,154 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cedric Morris paintings typically sell for $18,817–$111,681 (the middle half of 66 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 Morris painting?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cedric Morris painting is $42,275. 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 Cedric Morris's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cedric Morris painting is $450,812.
What is the average price of a medium Cedric Morris painting?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cedric Morris painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $42,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cedric Morris's auction record?
Cedric Morris's auction record is $450,812, set in 2020.
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