Ena Joyce (b. 1925)
What is Ena Joyce’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Ena Joyce at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $218 including buyer’s premium (middle half $214–$244, n=5). The auction record is $502 for CANBERRA (2019, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANBERRA, 1956 | Oil on plywood signed lower right: E. Joyce bears inscription with date and title on label verso: ENA JOYCE / CANBERRA/ 1956 | $502 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | The Red Quilt | Mixed media on paper | $285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Reclining Nude | Mixed media on paper | $244 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Jack's Cottage | Oil on panel | $218 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Still Life with Roses | Mixed media on paper | $214 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Still Life with Grapes | Mixed media on paper | $134 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $218 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Ena Joyce is an Australia artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $231. 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 Ena Joyce sold in 2025 for $244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ena Joyce on OpeningBid →What is a Ena Joyce work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ena Joyce work is $231.
The median Ena Joyce work on paper sells for $174 across 8 lots.
The median Ena Joyce painting sells for $240 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $240†‡ | $415‡ | 71.4% | 2025-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $174† | $574† | 66.7% | 2026-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $134–$244† | $214† | $285 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $574† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $415‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $335† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $285 |
† 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 Ena Joyce worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ena Joyce work is $231. The median Ena Joyce work on paper sells for $174 across 8 lots. The median Ena Joyce painting sells for $240 across 5 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 Ena Joyce work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ena Joyce work on paper is $174. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ena Joyce's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ena Joyce work on paper is $574. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $574 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Ena Joyce's auction record?
Ena Joyce's auction record is $574, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $574 (buyer's premium not included).
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