Genieve Figgis (b. 1972)
What is Genieve Figgis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 169 auction results for Genieve Figgis at 13 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,120 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,755–$50,913, n=18). The auction record is $4,032,000 for Debutants Ball (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debutants Ball, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $4,032,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Social Portrait, 2020 | Oil paint | $1,260,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Wedding Party | Painted | $568,985 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Wedding Party, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $568,985 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Floating Beauties, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $453,600 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | The Visit of Venus to Vulcan | Painted | $324,818 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | The Visit of Venus to Vulcan, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $324,818 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Birth of Venus, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $303,421 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Lady on a Horse, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $302,400 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | The Powder Room | Painting | $282,701 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 126 | $98,783 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,137 |
| Other | 11 | $2,944 |
| Prints | 14 | $2,582 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $161,876 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 99 | $52,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $47,327 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 169 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Genieve Figgis is an Irish artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $74,247. 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 Genieve Figgis sold in 2025 for $82,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Genieve Figgis work is $74,247.
The median Genieve Figgis painting sells for $101,123 across 126 lots.
The median Genieve Figgis print sells for $2,520 across 33 lots.
The median Genieve Figgis photograph sells for $3,812 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Genieve Figgis paintings typically sell for $58,150–$153,843 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Genieve Figgis prints typically sell for $1,812–$3,702 (the middle half of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 43 | $2,520‡ | $11,250 | 76.7% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 132 | $101,123 | $4M | 95.5% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $35,594 | $35,594 | 50% | 2023-03-01 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,812 | $4,375 | — | 2020-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 65 | $163,800† | $4M | — | 2024-11-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Genieve Figgis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $2,520 with 76.7% sell-through. Paintings (132 lots) median $101,123, record $4,032,000. A typical Genieve Figgis painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 65 lots) the median is $163,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,812–$3,702‡ | $2,510‡ | $8,820 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $33,013–$83,589 | $49,741 | $215,256 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $58,150–$153,843 | $106,229 | $324,818 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $78,682–$281,206 | $178,012 | $4M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $35,594 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,820 |
| Photography | 2020 | $4,375 |
| Photography | 2020 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Genieve Figgis worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Genieve Figgis work is $74,247. The median Genieve Figgis painting sells for $101,123 across 126 lots. The median Genieve Figgis print sells for $2,520 across 33 lots. The median Genieve Figgis photograph sells for $3,812 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Genieve Figgis paintings typically sell for $58,150–$153,843 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Genieve Figgis prints typically sell for $1,812–$3,702 (the middle half of 32 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 Genieve Figgis painting?
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Genieve Figgis painting is $101,123.
What is Genieve Figgis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Genieve Figgis painting is $4,032,000.
What is the average price of a Genieve Figgis print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Genieve Figgis print is $2,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Genieve Figgis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Genieve Figgis print is $11,250.
What is the average price of a medium Genieve Figgis painting?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Genieve Figgis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $106,229, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Genieve Figgis print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Genieve Figgis print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Genieve Figgis's auction record?
Genieve Figgis's auction record is $4,032,000, set in 2022.
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