Donald Grant (1949–2001)
What is Donald Grant’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Donald Grant at 22 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,275–$1,600, n=5). The auction record is $22,185 for Cheetah (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheetah, 1924 | Oil paint | $22,185 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 2 | the leopards | Oil on canvas | $12,957 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Giraffes | Oil on canvas | $11,527 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| 4 | A Pair of Eland, 1942 | Oil paint | $10,907 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 5 | Unwelcome visitor, 1942 | Painting | $10,000 | Bonhams | May 2015 |
| 6 | Elephants | Oil on canvas | $9,400 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2002 |
| 7 | Two polo scenes: Going for the ball; and At the goal, 1924 | Oil paint | $9,118 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 8 | Tiger growling, 1942 | Oil paint | $8,784 | Christie's | Jul 2003 |
| 9 | Elephants | Oil on canvas | $8,225 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2005 |
| 10 | Elephants | Oil on canvas | $8,225 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $6,463 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $8,199 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $6,555 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,393 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Donald Grant is a British (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,903. 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 Donald Grant sold in 2026 for $5,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Grant work is $4,903.
The median Donald Grant painting sells for $5,022 across 43 lots.
The median Donald Grant work on paper sells for $84 across 3 lots.
The median Donald Grant print sells for $74 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Grant paintings typically sell for $2,221–$8,138 (the middle half of 31 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 | 3 | $74‡ | $112 | 66.7% | 2009-04-23 |
| Paintings | 49 | $5,022†‡ | $22,185 | 87.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $84† | $452 | 50% | 2025-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,957 | $22,185 | — | 2015-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Donald Grant's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $74 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $5,022, record $22,185. A typical Donald Grant painting sells for around 68× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,957.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,600–$3,698 | $3,187 | $4,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $2,221–$8,138†‡ | $4,969†‡ | $22,185 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,564–$9,100 | $7,532 | $10,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2002 | $22,185 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,527 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $452 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $112 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $84† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $36‡ |
† 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 Donald Grant worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Grant work is $4,903. The median Donald Grant painting sells for $5,022 across 43 lots. The median Donald Grant work on paper sells for $84 across 3 lots. The median Donald Grant print sells for $74 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Grant paintings typically sell for $2,221–$8,138 (the middle half of 31 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 Donald Grant painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Grant painting is $5,022. 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 Donald Grant's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Grant painting is $22,185.
What is the average price of a medium Donald Grant painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald Grant painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,969, 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 Donald Grant's auction record?
Donald Grant's auction record is $22,185, set in 2002.
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