> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dudley-drew · updated 2026-11-01

# Dudley Drew (1924–2015)

Dudley Drew is an artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $263. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dudley Drew sold in 2025 for $489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dudley Drew work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dudley Drew work is $263.

The median Dudley Drew painting sells for $308 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $308† | $704 | 64% | 2025-07-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $185–$451† | $365† | $704 |

† 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 | 2020 | $704 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $577† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dudley Drew worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dudley Drew work is $263. The median Dudley Drew painting sells for $308 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Dudley Drew painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dudley Drew painting is $308. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dudley Drew's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dudley Drew painting is $704.

### What is the average price of a medium Dudley Drew painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dudley Drew painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dudley Drew's auction record?

Dudley Drew's auction record is $704, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dudley Drew auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dudley-drew (updated 2026-11-01).

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.