Douglas Percy Bliss (1900–1984)
What is Douglas Percy Bliss’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Douglas Percy Bliss at 6 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,659 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,591–$4,836, n=6). The auction record is $5,228 for 170 Kennington Road: London (2025, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170 Kennington Road: London, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $5,228 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | 170 Kennington Road: London, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $5,228 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Douglas Percy Bliss (1900–1984) Pond near Hazlewood, Derbyshire Signed D P BLISS (lower right) Oil | Oil on canvas | $4,739 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | The Farmyard, 1944 | Watercolour and gouache over pencil | $3,659 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | The Farmyard, 1900 | Watercolour and gouache over pencil | $3,659 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Granny's Garden (recto); Classical Head Still Life (verso), 1935 | Oil on board | $3,568 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Near Pentland Hills | Pencil | $2,653 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 8 | Orchard Gate, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $2,060 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | The scarecrow, 1925 | Watercolour and bodycolour with scratching out | $1,769 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 10 | Douglas Percy Bliss (Scottish 1900-1984) The Crown Hotel, Tonbridge Signed, inscribed and dated The | Watercolour, bodycolour, crayon and pencil | $1,755 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,659 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,613 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $424 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Douglas Percy Bliss is a British artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,768. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Douglas Percy Bliss sold in 2026 for $3,568, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Percy Bliss work is $1,768.
The median Douglas Percy Bliss painting sells for $3,568 across 9 lots.
The median Douglas Percy Bliss print sells for $315 across 5 lots.
The median Douglas Percy Bliss work on paper sells for $1,768 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $315† | $543 | 83.3% | 2025-10-19 |
| Paintings | 10 | $3,568† | $5,228 | 90% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,768 | $2,653 | 75% | 2021-02-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Douglas Percy Bliss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $315 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $3,568, record $5,228. A typical Douglas Percy Bliss painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $226–$370† | $315† | $543 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,060–$3,659† | $3,568† | $5,228 |
† 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 | 2025 | $5,228 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,228 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,653 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,768 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $543 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $370 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Douglas Percy Bliss worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Percy Bliss work is $1,768. The median Douglas Percy Bliss painting sells for $3,568 across 9 lots. The median Douglas Percy Bliss print sells for $315 across 5 lots. The median Douglas Percy Bliss work on paper sells for $1,768 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Douglas Percy Bliss's auction record?
Douglas Percy Bliss's auction record is $5,228, set in 2025.
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