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# Geoffrey Clarke (1924–2024)

## What is Geoffrey Clarke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Geoffrey Clarke at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $882 including buyer’s premium (middle half $603–$2,039, n=25). The auction record is $154,946 for Man (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man, 1954 | Iron | $154,946 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Infernal Machine, 1951 | Iron, unique | $22,435 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Maquette for 'The Unknown Political Prisoner', 1952 | Iron | $13,775 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Bird I, 1954 | Iron | $12,531 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Head III, 1951 | Iron | $11,344 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Two Slabs With Five Bars, 1924 | Aluminium | $11,230 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | HEAD III, 1951 | Iron on aluminum base | $10,863 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Head I, 1951 | Iron on aluminium, unique | $9,920 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Façade (Man as a Fortress), 1958 | Edition of 4, bronze | $7,857 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warrior II, 1956 | Aquatint on wove paper | $154,946 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 36 | $2,521 |
| Other | 23 | $1,736 |
| Prints | 22 | $548 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $6,946 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $1,172 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Geoffrey Clarke is a British (modern) artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,526. 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 Geoffrey Clarke sold in 2026 for $2,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Geoffrey Clarke work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geoffrey Clarke work is $1,526.

The median Geoffrey Clarke sculpture sells for $2,615 across 37 lots.

The median Geoffrey Clarke print sells for $578 across 32 lots.

The median Geoffrey Clarke painting sells for $670 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Geoffrey Clarke sculptures typically sell for $1,172–$4,714 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Geoffrey Clarke prints typically sell for $295–$900 (the middle half of 27 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 | 35 | $578†‡ | $154,946 | 91.4% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 1 | $670 | $670 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $490 | $490 | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 39 | $2,615† | $154,946 | 94.9% | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,435 | $154,946 | — | 2022-03-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Geoffrey Clarke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $578 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $670, record $670. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $22,435.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $295–$900†‡ | $541†‡ | $7,857 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $602–$1,187† | $635† | $154,946 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,172–$4,714† | $2,289† | $154,946 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,340–$11,230 | $7,571 | $12,531 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $154,946 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $154,946 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $22,435 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $7,857 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $670 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $490 |

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 Geoffrey Clarke worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geoffrey Clarke work is $1,526. The median Geoffrey Clarke sculpture sells for $2,615 across 37 lots. The median Geoffrey Clarke print sells for $578 across 32 lots. The median Geoffrey Clarke painting sells for $670 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Geoffrey Clarke sculptures typically sell for $1,172–$4,714 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Geoffrey Clarke prints typically sell for $295–$900 (the middle half of 27 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 Geoffrey Clarke sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geoffrey Clarke sculpture is $2,615. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Geoffrey Clarke's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Geoffrey Clarke sculpture is $154,946.

### What is the average price of a Geoffrey Clarke print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geoffrey Clarke print is $578. 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 Geoffrey Clarke's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Geoffrey Clarke print is $154,946.

### What is the average price of a small Geoffrey Clarke sculpture?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Geoffrey Clarke sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Geoffrey Clarke print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Geoffrey Clarke print (small (under 50 cm)) is $541, 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 Geoffrey Clarke's auction record?

Geoffrey Clarke's auction record is $154,946, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Geoffrey Clarke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/geoffrey-clarke (updated 2026-11-02).

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.