Duffy Ayers (1959–2017)
What is Duffy Ayers’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Duffy Ayers at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,046 including buyer’s premium (middle half $654–$1,131, n=9). The auction record is $1,595 for WELSH MUG & IVY (2024, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WELSH MUG & IVY | Signed lower left, oil on board | $1,595 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Girl with Dog, 1915 | Oil on board | $1,394 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Girl with Dog | Oil on board | $1,394 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Woman in White, 1915 | Painting | $1,131 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Girl with Fishes, 1915 | Oil on board | $1,046 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Girl with Fishes | Oil on board | $1,046 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Figure with Fruit and Flowers | Oil on canvas | $664 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Figure with Fruit and Flowers, 1915 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $654 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Smiling Woman | Oil on board | $612 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Smiling Woman, 1915 | Oil on board | $602 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $855 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $855 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Duffy Ayers is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $972. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Duffy Ayers sold in 2025 for $1,046, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Duffy Ayers on OpeningBid →What is a Duffy Ayers work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duffy Ayers work is $972.
The median Duffy Ayers painting sells for $972 across 15 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 | 15 | $972† | $1,595 | — | 2026-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $622–$1,110† | $930† | $1,595 |
† 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 | 2024 | $1,595 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,394 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Duffy Ayers worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duffy Ayers work is $972. The median Duffy Ayers painting sells for $972 across 15 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Duffy Ayers painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Duffy Ayers painting is $972. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Duffy Ayers's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Duffy Ayers painting is $1,595.
What is the average price of a small Duffy Ayers painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Duffy Ayers painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Duffy Ayers's auction record?
Duffy Ayers's auction record is $1,595, set in 2024.
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