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# Graham Sutherland (1903–1980)

## What is Graham Sutherland’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Graham Sutherland at 35 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,563 including buyer’s premium (middle half $342–$6,942, n=30). The auction record is $881,154 for Study of Sir Winston Churchill (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study of Sir Winston Churchill, 1954 | Oil paint | $881,154 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Hydrant with Black Ground, 1954 | Oil paint | $314,974 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | Vine Pergola, 1947 | Oil paint | $226,227 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | The Toad, 1962 | Oil paint | $76,250 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Palm Palisade, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $67,782 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Twisted Tree, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $63,404 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 7 | La fontana, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $57,490 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Standing Rock Form | Oil paint | $53,773 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Wave Like Form | Oil on canvas | $46,993 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bees, 1903 | Wove paper | $50,684 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $46,993 |
| Works on paper | 51 | $7,935 |
| Prints | 54 | $856 |
| Other | 25 | $384 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $2,876 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $1,177 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Graham Sutherland is a British artist with 343 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,636. 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 sold in 2026 for $28,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Graham Sutherland works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Graham Sutherland work worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Sutherland work is $1,636.

The median Graham Sutherland print sells for $499 across 92 lots.

The median Graham Sutherland work on paper sells for $6,969 across 52 lots.

The median Graham Sutherland painting sells for $21,593 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Sutherland prints typically sell for $287–$734 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Graham Sutherland work on papers typically sell for $2,618–$12,743 (the middle half of 40 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 | 106 | $499†‡ | $50,684 | 86.8% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 28 | $21,593† | $881,154 | 92.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $6,969†‡ | $41,780 | 85.2% | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $67,782 | $881,154 | — | 2025-06-17 |

† 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 (106 lots) median $499 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $21,593, record $881,154. A typical Graham Sutherland painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $67,782.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $347–$1,492†‡ | $797†‡ | $50,684 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $287–$734†‡ | $448†‡ | $19,516 |

† 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) | 13 | $5,235–$21,140† | $13,009† | $30,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $18,927–$61,925 | $50,383 | $881,154 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $2,618–$12,743†‡ | $4,898†‡ | $41,780 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $15,863–$27,460 | $24,071 | $37,513 |

† 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 | 2024 | $881,154 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $314,974 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $50,684 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $41,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $37,513 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $19,516 |

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 Graham Sutherland worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Sutherland work is $1,636. The median Graham Sutherland print sells for $499 across 92 lots. The median Graham Sutherland work on paper sells for $6,969 across 52 lots. The median Graham Sutherland painting sells for $21,593 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Sutherland prints typically sell for $287–$734 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Graham Sutherland work on papers typically sell for $2,618–$12,743 (the middle half of 40 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 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland print is $499. 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 $50,684.

### What is the average price of a Graham Sutherland work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland work on paper is $6,969. 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 $41,780.

### What is the average price of a Graham Sutherland painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Sutherland painting is $21,593. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Graham Sutherland's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Sutherland painting is $881,154.

### What is the average price of a medium Graham Sutherland print?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Graham Sutherland print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $448, 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 small Graham Sutherland work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Graham Sutherland work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,898, 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 $881,154, set in 2024.

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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, “Graham Sutherland auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/graham-sutherland (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.