Derek Carruthers (1935–2021)
What is Derek Carruthers’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Derek Carruthers at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,326 including buyer’s premium (middle half $165–$4,979, n=6). The auction record is $5,854 for UNTITLED, 1959 (2025, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED, 1959, 1959 | <p>signed and dated (lower right), collage on paper</p> | $5,854 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | RED VERTICAL, 1960, 1960 | <p>signed and dated (lower right), further signed and titled (to reverse), oil on board with relief elements</p> | $5,147 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 3 | UNTITLED, 1958, 1958 | <p>signed and dated (lower right), gouache and collage on paper</p> | $4,476 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Construction, 1961 | Signed and dated 'oct 1961' (to reverse), oil, wood and board | $3,790 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Dividing Space II, 1961 | Signed and dated (lower right), titled (to reverse), collage, gouache, crayon and pencil on paper | $1,727 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Geometric abstract, 1959 | Mixed media/collage on paper | $1,306 | Roseberys London | Feb 2019 |
| 7 | Battle | Acrylic on canvas | $1,173 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Maze | Acrylic and ink on canvas | $1,165 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Vertical Pressure II | Polychrome painted plaster & mixed media relief | $1,156 | Roseberys London | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Divided Space III and Divided Space IV, 1961 | Collage | $694 | Roseberys London | Sep 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,306 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,173 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,169 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Derek Carruthers is a British (modern) artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $602. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Derek Carruthers sold in 2026 for $5,147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Derek Carruthers on OpeningBid →What is a Derek Carruthers work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Carruthers work is $602.
The median Derek Carruthers painting sells for $764 across 8 lots.
The median Derek Carruthers work on paper sells for $1,000 across 8 lots.
The median Derek Carruthers sculpture sells for $674 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $764† | $5,147 | 80% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,000 | $5,854 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $674† | $1,156 | 66.7% | 2025-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $847–$3,789 | $1,517 | $5,854 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,854 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,476 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,790 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,156 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $192† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Derek Carruthers worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Carruthers work is $602. The median Derek Carruthers painting sells for $764 across 8 lots. The median Derek Carruthers work on paper sells for $1,000 across 8 lots. The median Derek Carruthers sculpture sells for $674 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Derek Carruthers's auction record?
Derek Carruthers's auction record is $5,854, set in 2025.
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