Fay Godwin (1931–2005)
What is Fay Godwin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Fay Godwin at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $874 including buyer’s premium (middle half $506–$1,606, n=13). The auction record is $10,106 for The Needles, Isle of Wight (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Needles, Isle of Wight, 1988 | Gelatin silver print | $10,106 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | Top Withens, 1977 | Silver gelatin print from the Calder | $5,003 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Flooded Tree, Derwentwater, 1981 | Silver gelatin print from the Cumbrian Presences series | $3,669 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | FIVE LANDSCAPES | I. RIDGEWAY: AVEBURY, SMALL STONE IN RIPPLING BANKS, 1973 signed in pencil (lower right) and dated (lower left), stamped with Artist's stamp and titled and dated in pencil (to reverse of mount), gelatin silver print, mounted on card ii. RIDGEWAY: HARVESTING NEAR STREATLEY WARREN signed in pencil (lower right), stamped with Artist's stamp and titled in pencil (to reverse of mount), gelatin silver print, mounted on card iii. RIDGEWAY: CLUMP. BARBURY CASTLE, SPRING, 1973-77 signed in pencil (lower right), stamped with Artist's stamp and titled in pencil (to reverse of mount), gelatin silver print, mounted on card iv. PONT SETHIN, LOW CLOUDS (FROM DROVERS' ROADS, WALES) signed in pencil (lower right), stamped with Artist's stamp and titled in pencil (to reverse of mount), gelatin silver print, mounted on card v. PADDLING POOL, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT, 1988 signed, titled, dated and inscribed For Dorothy and Louis / With very best wishes for 1990 / Lots of love Fay in pen (to reverse), Cibachrome print | $2,456 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | A Group of Four Landscape Studies, 1970-1985 | Silver gelatin prints | $1,691 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |
| 6 | St Thomas à Becket, Church, Fairfield [from the Romney Marsh Series], 1980 | Silver gelatin print | $1,606 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |
| 7 | Suilven from Stac Pollaidh, Sutherland, 1981, 1981 | Silver gelatin print | $1,084 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Tree with Sheep, Alcomden, 1977 | Silver gelatin print from the Calder | $917 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | 'Wild Rock' and 'Shackleton Hill', 1979-1994 | Black and white photographs | $891 | Sworders | May 2023 |
| 10 | Wild Rock, 1931 | Elmet Collaboration with Ted Hughes | $891 | Sworders | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 19 | $891 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $883 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Fay Godwin is a British (modern) artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $827. 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 Fay Godwin sold in 2026 for $1,606, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fay Godwin on OpeningBid →What is a Fay Godwin work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fay Godwin work is $827.
The median Fay Godwin photograph sells for $874 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fay Godwin photographs typically sell for $510–$1,084 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 33 | $874†‡ | $10,106 | 84.8% | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $510–$1,084†‡ | $874†‡ | $10,106 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $10,106 |
| Photography | 2025 | $5,003 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fay Godwin worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fay Godwin work is $827. The median Fay Godwin photograph sells for $874 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fay Godwin photographs typically sell for $510–$1,084 (the middle half of 25 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 Fay Godwin photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fay Godwin photograph is $874. 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 Fay Godwin's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fay Godwin photograph is $10,106.
What is the average price of a small Fay Godwin photograph?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fay Godwin photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fay Godwin's auction record?
Fay Godwin's auction record is $10,106, set in 2006.
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