Graham Sutherland O.M. (1903–1980)
What is Graham Sutherland O.M.’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 217 auction results for Graham Sutherland O.M. at 10 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,097 including buyer’s premium (middle half $688–$15,161, n=45). The auction record is $474,892 for Weeping Magdalen (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weeping Magdalen, 1903 | Oil paint | $474,892 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | The Intruding Bull, 1903 | Painting | $342,628 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Armoured Form, 1950 | Oil paint | $329,081 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Road and Quarry, 1903 | Oil paint | $313,205 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | The Fountain, 1903 | Oil paint | $304,181 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Roses III, 1903 | Oil paint | $147,709 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | The Lamp, 1944 | Oil paint | $130,478 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Thorn Bush, 1940 | Crayon, charcoal, watercolour, ink and gouache | $108,748 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Teeming Pit, Baldwin Steel Works, Cardiff, 1941 | Black ink, coloured crayon, chalk, watercolour and bodycolour on paper | $101,395 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | The Bow, 1962 | Oil paint | $99,137 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $78,277 |
| Works on paper | 78 | $12,739 |
| Other | 13 | $10,090 |
| Prints | 80 | $749 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $130,478 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $6,611 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $1,099 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 217 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Graham Sutherland O.M. is a British artist with 253 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,315. 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 O.M. sold in 2026 for $3,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Graham Sutherland O.M. on OpeningBid →What is a Graham Sutherland O.M. work worth?
Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Sutherland O.M. work is $3,315.
The median Graham Sutherland O.M. print sells for $669 across 90 lots.
The median Graham Sutherland O.M. work on paper sells for $12,009 across 92 lots.
The median Graham Sutherland O.M. painting sells for $80,171 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Graham Sutherland O.M. work on papers typically sell for $4,195–$16,355 (the middle half of 75 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Sutherland O.M. prints typically sell for $346–$824 (the middle half of 56 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 | 98 | $669†‡ | $3,554 | 91.8% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 22 | $80,171 | $474,892 | — | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 96 | $12,009†‡ | $108,748 | 95.8% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $147,709 | $474,892 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Graham Sutherland O.M.'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (98 lots) median $669 with 91.8% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $80,171, record $474,892. A typical Graham Sutherland O.M. painting sells for around 120× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $147,709.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $679–$1,605†‡ | $1,067†‡ | $3,129 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $346–$824† | $574† | $3,554 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $42,501–$93,117 | $73,365 | $474,892 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $99,137–$304,181 | $130,478 | $329,081 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $4,195–$16,355†‡ | $9,796†‡ | $108,748 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $15,145–$30,921 | $21,900 | $101,395 |
† 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 | 2017 | $474,892 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $342,628 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $108,748 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $101,395 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,554 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,129 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Graham Sutherland O.M. worth?
Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Sutherland O.M. work is $3,315. The median Graham Sutherland O.M. print sells for $669 across 90 lots. The median Graham Sutherland O.M. work on paper sells for $12,009 across 92 lots. The median Graham Sutherland O.M. painting sells for $80,171 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Graham Sutherland O.M. work on papers typically sell for $4,195–$16,355 (the middle half of 75 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Sutherland O.M. prints typically sell for $346–$824 (the middle half of 56 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 O.M. print?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland O.M. print is $669. 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 O.M.'s most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Sutherland O.M. print is $3,554.
What is the average price of a Graham Sutherland O.M. work on paper?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland O.M. work on paper is $12,009. 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 O.M.'s most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Sutherland O.M. work on paper is $108,748.
What is the average price of a Graham Sutherland O.M. painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland O.M. painting is $80,171.
What is Graham Sutherland O.M.'s most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Sutherland O.M. painting is $474,892.
What is the average price of a small Graham Sutherland O.M. work on paper?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Graham Sutherland O.M. work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,796, 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 O.M. print?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Graham Sutherland O.M. print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Graham Sutherland O.M.'s auction record?
Graham Sutherland O.M.'s auction record is $474,892, set in 2017.
See the full Graham Sutherland O.M. record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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