> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dean-vella · updated 2026-11-02

# Dean Vella (b. 1958)

## What is Dean Vella’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Dean Vella at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $387 including buyer’s premium (middle half $365–$515, n=6). The auction record is $1,141 for Cutting the Buoy (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutting the Buoy | Acrylic | $1,141 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Mixed Flowers on Blue | Oil and acrylic on board | $774 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 3 | Landscape | Enamel on board | $752 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Parrots On Green | Oil and acrylic on board | $726 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 5 | Flowers & Bee | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $667 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2019 |
| 6 | Lone Tree Frog | Acrylic and oil on board | $551 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Blooms On Green | Oil on paper | $519 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Flowers & Bee | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $517 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Tree Frog | Acrylic on canvas | $503 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Lone Tree Frog | Acrylic and oil on board | $500 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $503 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $593 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $406 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dean Vella is an Australia artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $398. 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 Dean Vella sold in 2026 for $1,141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dean Vella work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Vella work is $398.

The median Dean Vella painting sells for $406 across 53 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Dean Vella paintings typically sell for $396–$711 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Dean Vella paintings typically sell for $253–$405 (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 | 72 | $406† | $1,141 | 73.6% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $860† | $1,141 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† 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 | $253–$405† | $336† | $584† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $396–$711† | $537† | $1,141 |

† 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 | 2026 | $1,141 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $866 |

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 Dean Vella worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Vella work is $398. The median Dean Vella painting sells for $406 across 53 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dean Vella paintings typically sell for $396–$711 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dean Vella paintings typically sell for $253–$405 (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 Dean Vella painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dean Vella painting is $406. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dean Vella's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dean Vella painting is $1,141.

### What is the average price of a medium Dean Vella painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dean Vella painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $537, 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 Dean Vella painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dean Vella painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $336, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dean Vella's auction record?

Dean Vella's auction record is $1,141, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dean Vella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dean-vella (updated 2026-11-02).

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.