Colin Self (b. 1941)
What is Colin Self’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for Colin Self at 17 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $336–$1,136, n=17). The auction record is $7,766 for Souvenir (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Souvenir, 1963 | Charcoal sticks | $7,766 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Cinema Drawing No. 2, 1964 | Drawing | $7,601 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Peacock, 1941 | Pencil | $6,381 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Flowers in a Blue Vase and Mayfly, 1941 | Charcoal sticks | $5,623 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Study for a Diorama, possibly including Mickey Mouse, 1969 | Pencil, oil and collage on paper | $4,889 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Study for Diorama, possibly including Mickey Mouse, 1969 | Oil | $2,508 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | The Ploughman - Dig my Earth, 2004 | Ink | $2,450 | Roseberys London | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Study for the gardens, 1941 | Acrylic | $1,926 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nude Triptych, from Prelude to 1000 Temporary Objects of Our Times, 1941 | Etching, 1971, on three separate sheets of wove paper, each signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 5/60, published by Editions Alecto, London, with their stamp on the reverse, the full sheets, two small, pale fox marks to the upper sheet, one small abrasion to the middle sheet, soft handling creases to the sheet edges, otherwise in very good condition | $4,825 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | Prelude to 1000 Temporary Objects of our Time, 1971 | Pencil verso eleven etchings with aquatint on wove | $1,850 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 20 | $939 |
| Prints | 34 | $344 |
| Other | 14 | $307 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $505 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $370 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Colin Self is a British (modern) artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $433. 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 Colin Self sold in 2026 for $482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Colin Self on OpeningBid →What is a Colin Self work worth?
Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Colin Self work is $433.
The median Colin Self work on paper sells for $481 across 55 lots.
The median Colin Self print sells for $328 across 51 lots.
The median Colin Self sculpture sells for $1,136 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Colin Self work on papers typically sell for $263–$531 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Colin Self prints typically sell for $158–$697 (the middle half of 34 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 | 68 | $328†‡ | $4,825 | 75% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,926 | $1,926 | — | 2015-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $481†‡ | $7,766 | 70.5% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,136 | $1,136 | 50% | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 1 | $505 | $505 | — | 2021-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,623‡ | $7,766 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Colin Self's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (68 lots) median $328 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,926, record $1,926. A typical Colin Self painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $5,623.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $227–$377†‡ | $324†‡ | $894† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $158–$697†‡ | $297†‡ | $4,185‡ |
† 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) | 38 | $263–$531†‡ | $399†‡ | $7,766 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $504–$3,060†‡ | $785†‡ | $7,601 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,766 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,601 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,185‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,926 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,136 |
| Photography | 2021 | $505 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Colin Self worth?
Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Colin Self work is $433. The median Colin Self work on paper sells for $481 across 55 lots. The median Colin Self print sells for $328 across 51 lots. The median Colin Self sculpture sells for $1,136 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Colin Self work on papers typically sell for $263–$531 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Colin Self prints typically sell for $158–$697 (the middle half of 34 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 Colin Self work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Colin Self work on paper is $481. 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 Colin Self's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Colin Self work on paper is $7,766.
What is the average price of a Colin Self print?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Colin Self print is $328. 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 Colin Self's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Colin Self print is $4,825.
What is the average price of a small Colin Self work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Colin Self work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $399, 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 medium Colin Self print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Colin Self print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $297, 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 Colin Self's auction record?
Colin Self's auction record is $7,766, set in 2021.
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