Diana Watson (b. 1940)
What is Diana Watson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Diana Watson at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $796–$2,113, n=5). The auction record is $3,791 for Still Life with Lemons (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life with Lemons, 2000 | Oil on board | $3,791 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Aquitania VIII, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $2,113 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Hercules, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $840 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Aventine XV111 | Oil on canvas | $796 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Flowers for Vivian, 1999 | Oil on board | $650 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Xanadu | Watercolour | $24 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $840 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Diana Watson is an Australia artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $796. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Diana Watson sold in 2026 for $840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Diana Watson on OpeningBid →What is a Diana Watson work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diana Watson work is $796.
The median Diana Watson painting sells for $791 across 15 lots.
The median Diana Watson work on paper sells for $22 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 | 19 | $791† | $3,791 | 78.9% | 2026-08-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $22† | $24 | 50% | 2021-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $534–$818† | $791† | $860† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $855–$2,288† | $1,988† | $3,791 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,791 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,347† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $24 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $19† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Diana Watson worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diana Watson work is $796. The median Diana Watson painting sells for $791 across 15 lots. The median Diana Watson work on paper sells for $22 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 the average price of a Diana Watson painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diana Watson painting is $791. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Diana Watson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Diana Watson painting is $3,791.
What is Diana Watson's auction record?
Diana Watson's auction record is $3,791, set in 2026.
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