Dennis Creffield (1931–2018)
What is Dennis Creffield’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Dennis Creffield at 7 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,021 including buyer’s premium (middle half $769–$1,135, n=6). The auction record is $7,544 for Westminster Abbey: from the Cloisters (2023, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster Abbey: from the Cloisters, 1948 | Oil on board | $7,544 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Petworth House: South end from East, 1991-1992 | Oil on canvas | $4,568 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | St Paul's, 1989 | Charcoal on paper | $4,357 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Manhattan from under the Brooklyn Bridge; Lower Manhattan from Brooklyn Heights; Looking up the East River from 40th Floor of Continental Building, 180 Maiden Lane (Wall St), 1996 | Charcoal | $3,899 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Portrait of Dorothy Mead, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $3,777 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Southwell, the East end at sunrise | Charcoal | $2,947 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Dennis Creffield (b.1931) Petworth Park, Autumn Equinox, Sunset Signed, titled and dated 1991 | Oil on canvas | $2,734 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Carlisle, from the South-West | Charcoal | $2,427 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | Church Christo, Politsa, Paphos, Cyprus, 1931 | Charcoal | $1,991 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 10 | Chrysler Building, 1931 | Charcoal | $1,516 | Christie's | Mar 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,162 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,165 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Dennis Creffield is a British (modern) artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,135. 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 Dennis Creffield sold in 2025 for $3,899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dennis Creffield work is $1,135.
The median Dennis Creffield work on paper sells for $1,099 across 28 lots.
The median Dennis Creffield painting sells for $4,568 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dennis Creffield work on papers typically sell for $802–$1,499 (the middle half of 28 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 | 3 | $4,568 | $7,544 | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $1,099†‡ | $4,357 | 90.3% | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $802–$1,499†‡ | $1,099†‡ | $4,357 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,544 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,357 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,899 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dennis Creffield worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dennis Creffield work is $1,135. The median Dennis Creffield work on paper sells for $1,099 across 28 lots. The median Dennis Creffield painting sells for $4,568 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dennis Creffield work on papers typically sell for $802–$1,499 (the middle half of 28 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 Dennis Creffield work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dennis Creffield work on paper is $1,099. 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 Dennis Creffield's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dennis Creffield work on paper is $4,357.
What is the average price of a medium Dennis Creffield work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dennis Creffield work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,099, 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 Dennis Creffield's auction record?
Dennis Creffield's auction record is $7,544, set in 2023.
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