Eileen Agar (1904–1991)
What is Eileen Agar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 162 auction results for Eileen Agar at 19 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,021 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,248–$64,052, n=15). The auction record is $153,462 for Rite of Spring (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rite of Spring, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $153,462 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | All Birds Pay Homage to the Phoenix, 1947 | Oil paint | $119,518 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | From the Broken Branch Came Forth Words and Blood, 1947 | Oil paint | $92,427 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Harlequin, 1968 | Oil paint | $83,979 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Variation, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $82,633 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 6 | Return of Europa, 1971 | Oil paint | $77,261 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Dark Wood, 1939 | Ink on paper | $71,832 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | The Sleep Walkers, 1979 | Oil paint | $66,128 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Fandango, 1968 | Oil paint | $61,977 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Wandering Minstrel, 1932 | Oil paint | $55,639 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $18,976 |
| Works on paper | 53 | $3,723 |
| Other | 27 | $3,431 |
| Prints | 13 | $634 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $66,128 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $10,965 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $2,848 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 162 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Eileen Agar is a British (modern) artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,410. 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 Eileen Agar sold in 2026 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eileen Agar on OpeningBid →What is a Eileen Agar work worth?
Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eileen Agar work is $4,410.
The median Eileen Agar painting sells for $15,274 across 65 lots.
The median Eileen Agar work on paper sells for $2,892 across 64 lots.
The median Eileen Agar print sells for $582 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eileen Agar work on papers typically sell for $1,374–$4,244 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Eileen Agar paintings typically sell for $6,195–$36,476 (the middle half of 33 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 | 16 | $582‡ | $1,327 | 87.5% | 2024-08-13 |
| Paintings | 69 | $15,274†‡ | $153,462 | 94.2% | 2025-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $2,892† | $92,427 | 94.1% | 2026-10-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,560 | $2,560 | — | 2026-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $82,633 | $153,462 | — | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eileen Agar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $582 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $15,274, record $153,462. A typical Eileen Agar painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $82,633.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $534–$834‡ | $653‡ | $1,327 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $258–$582 | $546 | $582 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,551–$17,152†‡ | $7,580†‡ | $39,415 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $6,195–$36,476‡ | $17,644‡ | $119,518 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $28,950–$82,633 | $66,128 | $153,462 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $1,374–$4,244† | $2,653† | $71,832 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,543–$19,122† | $4,381† | $92,427 |
† 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 | 2006 | $153,462 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $119,518 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $92,427 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $71,832 |
| Photography | 2026 | $2,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $849 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eileen Agar worth?
Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eileen Agar work is $4,410. The median Eileen Agar painting sells for $15,274 across 65 lots. The median Eileen Agar work on paper sells for $2,892 across 64 lots. The median Eileen Agar print sells for $582 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eileen Agar work on papers typically sell for $1,374–$4,244 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Eileen Agar paintings typically sell for $6,195–$36,476 (the middle half of 33 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 Eileen Agar painting?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eileen Agar painting is $15,274. 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 Eileen Agar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eileen Agar painting is $153,462.
What is the average price of a Eileen Agar work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eileen Agar work on paper is $2,892. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eileen Agar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eileen Agar work on paper is $92,427.
What is the average price of a Eileen Agar print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eileen Agar print is $582. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eileen Agar's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eileen Agar print is $1,327.
What is the average price of a small Eileen Agar work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eileen Agar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,653, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Eileen Agar painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eileen Agar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eileen Agar's auction record?
Eileen Agar's auction record is $153,462, set in 2006.
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