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# Errol Boyley (1918–2007)

## What is Errol Boyley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 | Farm Buildings | Oil on board | $5,596 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Early Morning Pastoral Scene | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $5,154 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Pastoral Landscape with Cows | Oil on card | $5,154 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Herd of Impala in a Landscape | Oil on board | $4,812 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Estuary with Dinghy | Oil on board | $4,566 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 7 | Farm Road After a Storm | Oil on canvas | $3,190 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Homestead in Landscape | Oil on canvas | $3,179 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Afternoon Donnybrook | Oil on board | $3,110 | Strauss and Co | May 2010 |
| 10 | Errol Boyley (South Africa, 1918 - 2007), Children on a Riverbank | Oil on canvas | $3,099 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $1,713 |
| Other | 7 | $963 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,510 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $777 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Errol Boyley is a South African artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,475. 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 $1,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Errol Boyley work worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Errol Boyley work is $1,475.

The median Errol Boyley painting sells for $2,410 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 | $2,410 | $6,047 | — | 2025-08-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,375 | $6,047 | — | 2014-06-30 |

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $1,475. The median Errol Boyley painting sells for $2,410 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 $2,410.

### 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Errol Boyley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/errol-boyley (updated 2026-11-03).

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.