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# D'Arcy W. Doyle (1932–2001)

## What is D'Arcy W. Doyle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for D'Arcy W. Doyle at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,968 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,679–$8,812, n=35). The auction record is $45,415 for Cricket after the Rain (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cricket after the Rain | Oil on board | $45,415 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 2 | Spectators Advice | Oil on canvas | $29,393 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 3 | Street Cricket | Oil on canvas on board | $24,955 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | High Country Chase | Oil on board | $17,030 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 5 | After School Game | Oil on canvas on board | $16,061 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Wind's Up | Oil on canvas on board | $15,258 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Chain Up | Oil on board | $12,597 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Gold Country | Gold | $11,890 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | The Mighty Clydesdales | Oil on board | $11,491 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2010 |
| 10 | Pie Man | Oil on canvas on board | $11,364 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $5,673 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $6,546 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,576 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


D'Arcy W. Doyle is an Australia artist with 178 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,281. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by D'Arcy W. Doyle sold in 2026 for $3,565, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a D'Arcy W. Doyle work worth?

Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a D'Arcy W. Doyle work is $3,281.

The median D'Arcy W. Doyle painting sells for $4,199 across 105 lots.

The median D'Arcy W. Doyle print sells for $58 across 18 lots.

The median D'Arcy W. Doyle work on paper sells for $301 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) D'Arcy W. Doyle paintings typically sell for $4,155–$8,863 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) D'Arcy W. Doyle paintings typically sell for $2,180–$3,032 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 29 | $58† | $121† | 62.1% | 2026-06-04 |
| Paintings | 161 | $4,199† | $45,415 | 65.2% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $301 | $487 | 66.7% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $18,451† | $45,415 | — | 2026-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

D'Arcy W. Doyle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $58 with 62.1% sell-through. Paintings (161 lots) median $4,199, record $45,415. A typical D'Arcy W. Doyle painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $18,451.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $47–$80† | $63† | $121† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $2,180–$3,032† | $2,581† | $5,968 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $4,155–$8,863† | $6,126† | $45,415 |

† 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 | 2003 | $45,415 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $29,393 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $487 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $121† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $116 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $103† |

† 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 D'Arcy W. Doyle worth?

Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a D'Arcy W. Doyle work is $3,281. The median D'Arcy W. Doyle painting sells for $4,199 across 105 lots. The median D'Arcy W. Doyle print sells for $58 across 18 lots. The median D'Arcy W. Doyle work on paper sells for $301 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) D'Arcy W. Doyle paintings typically sell for $4,155–$8,863 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) D'Arcy W. Doyle paintings typically sell for $2,180–$3,032 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a D'Arcy W. Doyle painting?

Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a D'Arcy W. Doyle painting is $4,199. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is D'Arcy W. Doyle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a D'Arcy W. Doyle painting is $45,415.

### What is the average price of a D'Arcy W. Doyle print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a D'Arcy W. Doyle print is $58. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is D'Arcy W. Doyle's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a D'Arcy W. Doyle print is $121. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $121 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium D'Arcy W. Doyle painting?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium D'Arcy W. Doyle painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small D'Arcy W. Doyle painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small D'Arcy W. Doyle painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is D'Arcy W. Doyle's auction record?

D'Arcy W. Doyle's auction record is $45,415, set in 2003.

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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, “D'Arcy W. Doyle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/d-arcy-w-doyle (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.