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# Derrick Sayer (1917–1992)

Derrick Sayer is a British artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $313.

A work by Derrick Sayer sold in 2019 for $694, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Derrick Sayer work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derrick Sayer work is $313.

The median Derrick Sayer work on paper sells for $317 across 7 lots.

The median Derrick Sayer painting sells for $479 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $479 | $694 | 50% | 2019-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $317 | $382 | 53.8% | 2019-06-11 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $264–$318 | $291 | $382 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $694 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $382 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $382 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $264 |

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 Derrick Sayer worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derrick Sayer work is $313. The median Derrick Sayer work on paper sells for $317 across 7 lots. The median Derrick Sayer painting sells for $479 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Derrick Sayer work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derrick Sayer work on paper is $317.

### What is Derrick Sayer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Derrick Sayer work on paper is $382.

### What is Derrick Sayer's auction record?

Derrick Sayer's auction record is $969, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Derrick Sayer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/derrick-sayer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.