Dick Watkins (b. 1937)
What is Dick Watkins’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Dick Watkins at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,848 including buyer’s premium (middle half $606–$3,753, n=9). The auction record is $25,999 for ANTHROPOLOGY (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANTHROPOLOGY, 1973 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $25,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1972 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $20,676 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | SCOOP, 1991 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $12,194 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | SCOOP, 1991 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $11,973 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 5 | Jack Johnson, 1937 | Acrylic paint | $11,950 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 6 | SUMMER DAZE, 1982 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $11,630 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | HARLEM AIRSHAFT, 1978 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $11,199 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | EPISTROPHY, 1973 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $10,399 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1990 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $8,593 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | Still Life, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $8,526 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $8,048 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,302 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $8,593 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,685 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Dick Watkins is an Australian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,433. 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 Dick Watkins sold in 2026 for $3,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dick Watkins on OpeningBid →What is a Dick Watkins work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dick Watkins work is $3,433.
The median Dick Watkins painting sells for $4,886 across 35 lots.
The median Dick Watkins work on paper sells for $1,302 across 7 lots.
The median Dick Watkins print sells for $3,002 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Dick Watkins paintings typically sell for $5,034–$11,522 (the middle half of 22 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 | 1 | $3,002 | $3,002 | — | 2019-02-26 |
| Paintings | 46 | $4,886†‡ | $25,999 | 76.1% | 2026-08-10 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,302† | $3,002† | 77.8% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,664‡ | $25,999 | — | 2022-02-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dick Watkins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,002. Paintings (46 lots) median $4,886, record $25,999. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $21,664.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,000–$2,382† | $1,454† | $4,956 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $5,034–$11,522†‡ | $8,102†‡ | $25,999 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $692–$2,017† | $1,302† | $3,002† |
† 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 | 2022 | $25,999 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $21,664‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,002† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,002 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,498 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dick Watkins worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dick Watkins work is $3,433. The median Dick Watkins painting sells for $4,886 across 35 lots. The median Dick Watkins work on paper sells for $1,302 across 7 lots. The median Dick Watkins print sells for $3,002 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dick Watkins paintings typically sell for $5,034–$11,522 (the middle half of 22 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 Dick Watkins painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dick Watkins painting is $4,886. 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 Dick Watkins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dick Watkins painting is $25,999.
What is the average price of a large Dick Watkins painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dick Watkins painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,102, 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 the average price of a medium Dick Watkins painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dick Watkins painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dick Watkins's auction record?
Dick Watkins's auction record is $25,999, set in 2022.
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