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

# Derek Stafford (1928–2018)

Derek Stafford is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $642. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Derek Stafford is recorded as sold in 2025 for $646; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Derek Stafford work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Stafford work is $642.

The median Derek Stafford painting sells for $1,278 across 3 lots.

The median Derek Stafford work on paper sells for $462 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,278‡ | $1,345‡ | — | 2025-08-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $462 | $569 | — | 2026-09-08 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,345‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,278‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $569 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $355 |

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

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 Stafford worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Stafford work is $642. The median Derek Stafford painting sells for $1,278 across 3 lots. The median Derek Stafford work on paper sells for $462 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Derek Stafford's auction record?

Derek Stafford's auction record is $1,345, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Stafford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/derek-stafford (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.