Cerith Wyn Evans (b. 1958)
What is Cerith Wyn Evans’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Cerith Wyn Evans at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,526 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,616–$28,601, n=10). The auction record is $186,379 for Penetrated Portraits of Richard M. Nixon by Karsh (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penetrated Portraits of Richard M. Nixon by Karsh, 2008 | Cut out printed paper in artist’s frames, in thirteen parts | $186,379 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | Inverse Reverse Perverse, 1996 | Acrylic | $176,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | And if I don't meet you no more..., 2006 | Neon | $91,112 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Just play me two bars of stardust | Neon | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | In girum imus nocte et consumimur igni, 1997 | Neon | $43,476 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Penetrated Portraits of Richard M. Nixon by Karsh, 2008 | Cut printed paper in artist’s frame, in thirteen parts | $43,026 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Perverse, Inverse, Reverse, 1996 | Surface mirrored acrylic | $37,514 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIX3, 1994 | Neon | $42,831 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | In Girum Imus Nocte et Consumimur Igni, 2008 | 'Negative' neon | $36,784 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | In Girum Imus Nocte et Consumimur Igni, 2008 | Neon | $31,978 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 27 | $18,344 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $30,693 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $14,570 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $11,092 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Cerith Wyn Evans is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $13,189. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cerith Wyn Evans sold in 2025 for $22,322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cerith Wyn Evans work is $13,189.
The median Cerith Wyn Evans sculpture sells for $19,156 across 14 lots.
The median Cerith Wyn Evans print sells for $212 across 3 lots.
The median Cerith Wyn Evans painting sells for $176,400 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $212 | $223 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $176,400 | $176,400 | — | 2021-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2021-11-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $19,156 | $91,112 | 87.5% | 2025-12-03 |
| Photography | 1 | $8,750 | $8,750 | — | 2018-10-23 |
Cerith Wyn Evans's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $212. Paintings (1 lots) median $176,400, record $176,400. A typical Cerith Wyn Evans painting sells for around 832× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $19,156–$34,381 | $22,322 | $37,514 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $176,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $91,112 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $42,831 |
| Photography | 2018 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $223 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $201 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cerith Wyn Evans worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cerith Wyn Evans work is $13,189. The median Cerith Wyn Evans sculpture sells for $19,156 across 14 lots. The median Cerith Wyn Evans print sells for $212 across 3 lots. The median Cerith Wyn Evans painting sells for $176,400 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Cerith Wyn Evans sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cerith Wyn Evans sculpture is $19,156.
What is Cerith Wyn Evans's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cerith Wyn Evans sculpture is $91,112.
What is Cerith Wyn Evans's auction record?
Cerith Wyn Evans's auction record is $186,379, set in 2023.
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