Graham Sutherland (1903–1980)
Graham Sutherland is a British artist with 259 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,828. 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 Graham Sutherland is recorded as sold in 2024 for $7,362; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Graham Sutherland on OpeningBid →What is a Graham Sutherland work worth?
Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Sutherland work is $1,828.
The median Graham Sutherland print sells for $850 across 101 lots.
The median Graham Sutherland work on paper sells for $5,725 across 93 lots.
The median Graham Sutherland painting sells for $21,730 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Graham Sutherland work on papers typically sell for $1,914–$9,514 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Sutherland prints typically sell for $516–$1,054 (the middle half of 52 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 | 117 | $850†‡ | $7,271 | 86.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 20 | $21,730 | $320,808 | 75% | 2024-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 99 | $5,725†‡ | $131,239 | 93.9% | 2024-11-26 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 1998-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $98,503 | $320,808 | — | 2020-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Graham Sutherland's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (117 lots) median $850 with 86.3% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $21,730, record $320,808. A typical Graham Sutherland painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $98,503.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $570–$1,863†‡ | $1,006†‡ | $4,620 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $516–$1,054†‡ | $818†‡ | $2,620 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $5,907–$17,003 | $9,362 | $21,730 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $41,483–$143,952 | $88,993 | $320,808 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $1,914–$9,514†‡ | $4,796†‡ | $126,598 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $13,835–$36,117 | $20,886 | $131,239 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $320,808 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $164,172 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $131,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $126,598 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $7,271 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,620 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Graham Sutherland worth?
Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Sutherland work is $1,828. The median Graham Sutherland print sells for $850 across 101 lots. The median Graham Sutherland work on paper sells for $5,725 across 93 lots. The median Graham Sutherland painting sells for $21,730 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Graham Sutherland work on papers typically sell for $1,914–$9,514 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Sutherland prints typically sell for $516–$1,054 (the middle half of 52 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 Graham Sutherland print?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland print is $850. 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 Graham Sutherland's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Sutherland print is $7,271.
What is the average price of a Graham Sutherland work on paper?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland work on paper is $5,725. 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 Graham Sutherland's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Sutherland work on paper is $131,239.
What is the average price of a Graham Sutherland painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland painting is $21,730.
What is Graham Sutherland's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Sutherland painting is $320,808.
What is the average price of a small Graham Sutherland work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Graham Sutherland work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,796, 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 the average price of a medium Graham Sutherland print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Graham Sutherland print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $818, 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 Graham Sutherland's auction record?
Graham Sutherland's auction record is $320,808, set in 2005.
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