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# Derek Middleton (1928–2002)

Derek Middleton is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $740. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Derek Middleton sold in 2022 for $2,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Derek Middleton work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Middleton work is $740.

The median Derek Middleton painting sells for $682 across 5 lots.

The median Derek Middleton work on paper sells for $232 across 2 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 | 5 | $682†‡ | $2,306 | — | 2025-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $232† | $270† | — | 2020-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,306 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $798† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $270† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $193† |

† 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 Middleton worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Middleton work is $740. The median Derek Middleton painting sells for $682 across 5 lots. The median Derek Middleton work on paper sells for $232 across 2 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 Derek Middleton's auction record?

Derek Middleton's auction record is $2,306, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.