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# Diana Maxwell Armfield (b. 1920)

## What is Diana Maxwell Armfield’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Diana Maxwell Armfield at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,398 including buyer’s premium (middle half $475–$2,467, n=9). The auction record is $4,483 for Roses From the Front Wall, Llwynhir (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roses From the Front Wall, Llwynhir, 1920 | Painting | $4,483 | Bonhams | Jul 2019 |
| 2 | Viburnum Fragrans on the Christmas Table, 1920 | Painting | $3,751 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Above Saint-Rémy, Evening, 1920 | Oil on canvasboard | $3,748 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Dark pansies with wild flowers, 1920 | Painting | $3,312 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Dawn Over Snow at Christmas, Argoed Sheep, 1920 | Painting | $2,971 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | April Flowers at Llwyn hir, 1920 | Oil on board | $2,897 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Wild flowers in a glass vase, 1920 | Painting | $2,775 | Bonhams | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Dogs and Their Owners on the Bridge by the Fenice, Venice, 1920 | Painting | $2,483 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Winter Dawn at Llwyn Hir, 1920 | Painting | $2,467 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | A Crowd by S. Aponal, Venice, 2010 | Oil on board | $2,357 | Sworders | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,475 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,066 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Diana Maxwell Armfield is a British artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,453. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Diana Maxwell Armfield sold in 2026 for $2,066, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Diana Maxwell Armfield work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diana Maxwell Armfield work is $1,453.

The median Diana Maxwell Armfield painting sells for $2,066 across 23 lots.

The median Diana Maxwell Armfield work on paper sells for $555 across 6 lots.

The median Diana Maxwell Armfield print sells for $211 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Diana Maxwell Armfield paintings typically sell for $909–$2,934 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $211 | $211 | 50% | 2011-08-02 |
| Paintings | 26 | $2,066†‡ | $4,483 | 88.5% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $555†‡ | $1,821 | 60% | 2026-03-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Diana Maxwell Armfield's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $211 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $2,066, record $4,483. A typical Diana Maxwell Armfield painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $909–$2,934†‡ | $2,066†‡ | $4,483 |

† 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) | 5 | $475–$1,364‡ | $634‡ | $1,821 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $4,483 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,298‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,821 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,364 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $211 |

‡ 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 Diana Maxwell Armfield worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diana Maxwell Armfield work is $1,453. The median Diana Maxwell Armfield painting sells for $2,066 across 23 lots. The median Diana Maxwell Armfield work on paper sells for $555 across 6 lots. The median Diana Maxwell Armfield print sells for $211 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Diana Maxwell Armfield paintings typically sell for $909–$2,934 (the middle half of 23 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 Diana Maxwell Armfield painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diana Maxwell Armfield painting is $2,066. 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 Diana Maxwell Armfield's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Diana Maxwell Armfield painting is $4,483.

### What is the average price of a small Diana Maxwell Armfield painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Diana Maxwell Armfield painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,066, 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 Diana Maxwell Armfield's auction record?

Diana Maxwell Armfield's auction record is $4,483, set in 2019.

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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.