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# Derek Inwood (1925–2012)

## What is Derek Inwood’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 257 auction results for Derek Inwood at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $173 including buyer’s premium (middle half $104–$277, n=13). The auction record is $543 for Sheringham street scene (2024, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheringham street scene | Oil on canvas | $543 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Horseriding | Oil on foam board | $510 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 3 | Liz and a Cat | Oil on card | $510 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | Window Mousehole, Cornwall | Oil on canvas | $467 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 5 | Fisherman, Sheringham | Oil on board | $452 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 6 | Red Windbreak Sheringham | Pastel | $428 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 7 | View from window | Oil on board | $428 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 8 | Still life of fruit | Oil on board | $411 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Cliff Path Sheringham | Oil on board | $397 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Feeding ducks and swans | Oil on board | $395 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 118 | $115 |
| Works on paper | 72 | $82 |
| Other | 50 | $44 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $258 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $91 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $82 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 257 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Derek Inwood is a British artist with 251 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $90. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Derek Inwood sold in 2026 for $96, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Derek Inwood work worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Inwood work is $90.

The median Derek Inwood painting sells for $107 across 155 lots.

The median Derek Inwood work on paper sells for $82 across 80 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Derek Inwood paintings typically sell for $53–$197 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Derek Inwood work on papers typically sell for $67–$154 (the middle half of 25 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 | 157 | $107†‡ | $543 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $82†‡ | $428 | 97.6% | 2026-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $428† | $543 | — | 2025-05-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $35–$162†‡ | $59†‡ | $533† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $53–$197†‡ | $90†‡ | $467 |

† 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) | 25 | $67–$154†‡ | $86†‡ | $362 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $66–$189‡ | $104‡ | $428 |

† 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 | 2024 | $543 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $533† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $428 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $362 |

† 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 Derek Inwood worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Inwood work is $90. The median Derek Inwood painting sells for $107 across 155 lots. The median Derek Inwood work on paper sells for $82 across 80 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Derek Inwood paintings typically sell for $53–$197 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Derek Inwood work on papers typically sell for $67–$154 (the middle half of 25 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 Derek Inwood painting?

Based on 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derek Inwood painting is $107. 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 Derek Inwood's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Derek Inwood painting is $543.

### What is the average price of a Derek Inwood work on paper?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derek Inwood work on paper is $82. 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 Derek Inwood's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Derek Inwood work on paper is $428.

### What is the average price of a medium Derek Inwood painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Derek Inwood painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $90, 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 small Derek Inwood work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Derek Inwood work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $86, 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 Derek Inwood's auction record?

Derek Inwood's auction record is $543, set in 2024.

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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, “Derek Inwood auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/derek-inwood (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.