Fay Joseph (b. 1939)
What is Fay Joseph’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Fay Joseph at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $64 including buyer’s premium (middle half $54–$111, n=10). The auction record is $312 for Berry's Bay (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berry's Bay, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $312 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Sydney Towards The Bridge, 1979 | Acrylic on canvas on board | $289 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Autumn Shadows Cronulla, Sydney | Oil on canvas | $207 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Moored Boats on the Harbour | Oil on board | $124 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Balmain to the City | Oil on canvas on board | $91 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Pittwater, 1984 | Oil on canvas on board | $72 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Road to Quamby Brook, TAS, 1983 | Oil on board | $69 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Going Fishing | Oil on canvas on board | $65 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Moored Boats, 1975 | Oil on canvas on board | $63 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Trawlers on the Tamar | Oil on canvas on board | $57 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $60 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $57 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Fay Joseph is an Australia artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $63. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fay Joseph sold in 2026 for $312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Fay Joseph record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Fay Joseph on OpeningBid →What is a Fay Joseph work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fay Joseph work is $63.
The median Fay Joseph painting sells for $63 across 19 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 | 28 | $63† | $312 | 67.9% | 2026-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $46–$86 | $57 | $312 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $65–$129† | $69† | $207 |
† 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 | 2026 | $312 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $289 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fay Joseph worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fay Joseph work is $63. The median Fay Joseph painting sells for $63 across 19 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 Joseph painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fay Joseph painting is $63. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fay Joseph's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fay Joseph painting is $312.
What is the average price of a small Fay Joseph painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fay Joseph painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $57, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Fay Joseph's auction record?
Fay Joseph's auction record is $312, set in 2026.
See the full Fay Joseph record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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