Errol Boyley (1918–2007)
What is Errol Boyley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Errol Boyley at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $798 including buyer’s premium (middle half $568–$1,090, n=14). The auction record is $6,047 for Boat Yard, Port Beaufort (2010, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boat Yard, Port Beaufort | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $6,047 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Early Morning Pastoral Scene | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $5,154 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Herd of Impala in a Landscape | Oil on board | $4,812 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Estuary with Dinghy | Oil on board | $4,566 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 5 | Homestead in Landscape | Oil on canvas | $3,179 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Afternoon Donnybrook | Oil on board | $3,110 | Strauss and Co | May 2010 |
| 7 | Errol Boyley (South Africa, 1918 - 2007), Children on a Riverbank | Oil on canvas | $3,099 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 8 | Children Playing on the Beach | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $2,559 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | Seagulls on the Beach | Oil on board | $2,462 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Children on a Country Road | Oil on board | $2,378 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $1,231 |
| Other | 6 | $933 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,462 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Errol Boyley is a South African artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,129. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Errol Boyley sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,525 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Errol Boyley on OpeningBid →What is a Errol Boyley work worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Errol Boyley work is $1,129.
The median Errol Boyley painting sells for $2,378 across 117 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Errol Boyley paintings typically sell for $2,122–$3,534 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 118 | $2,378 | $6,047 | — | 2025-08-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,154 | $6,047 | — | 2024-07-21 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $684–$922 | $777 | $1,425 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,122–$3,534 | $2,510 | $6,047 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,047 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,596 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Errol Boyley worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Errol Boyley work is $1,129. The median Errol Boyley painting sells for $2,378 across 117 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Errol Boyley paintings typically sell for $2,122–$3,534 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Errol Boyley painting?
Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Errol Boyley painting is $2,378.
What is Errol Boyley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Errol Boyley painting is $6,047.
What is the average price of a medium Errol Boyley painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Errol Boyley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Errol Boyley's auction record?
Errol Boyley's auction record is $6,047, set in 2010.
See the full Errol Boyley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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