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# Graham Vivian Sutherland (1903–1980)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 389 auction results for Graham Vivian Sutherland at 27 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $595–$6,175, n=20). The auction record is $636,422 for Horizontal Form in Grasses (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horizontal Form in Grasses, 1903 | Oil paint | $636,422 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Thorn Head, 1903 | Oil paint | $378,136 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Vine Pergola, 1903 | Oil paint | $330,086 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Variation on a Theme II, 1903 | Oil paint | $289,564 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 5 | The Toad, 1961-62 | Oil paint | $287,589 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 6 | Figure and Vine, 1903 | Painting | $268,590 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Vine Pergola, 1903 | Oil paint | $209,336 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 8 | Standing Form over Water II, 1903 | Oil paint | $158,469 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 9 | Conglomerate IV, 1903 | Oil paint | $147,281 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Cypress Cones, 1956 | Oil paint | $127,407 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $66,061 |
| Works on paper | 134 | $8,102 |
| Other | 24 | $4,264 |
| Prints | 141 | $900 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 185 | $4,841 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 122 | $1,145 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,038 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 389 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Graham Vivian Sutherland is a British (modern) artist with 552 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,375. 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 Vivian Sutherland sold in 2026 for $7,463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Graham Vivian Sutherland work worth?

Across 389 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Vivian Sutherland work is $2,375.

The median Graham Vivian Sutherland print sells for $818 across 169 lots.

The median Graham Vivian Sutherland work on paper sells for $9,194 across 131 lots.

The median Graham Vivian Sutherland painting sells for $20,756 across 62 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Graham Vivian Sutherland work on papers typically sell for $4,103–$14,597 (the middle half of 109 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Vivian Sutherland prints typically sell for $472–$1,135 (the middle half of 100 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 | 244 | $818†‡ | $11,100 | 69.3% | 2026-04-15 |
| Paintings | 74 | $20,756 | $636,422 | 83.8% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 157 | $9,194‡ | $108,587 | 83.4% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $8,561 | $8,561 | — | 2014-07-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,850 | $1,850 | 50% | 2009-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $125,580 | $636,422 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Graham Vivian Sutherland's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (244 lots) median $818 with 69.3% sell-through. Paintings (74 lots) median $20,756, record $636,422. A typical Graham Vivian Sutherland painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $125,580.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $628–$1,800‡ | $1,080‡ | $11,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 100 | $472–$1,135†‡ | $771†‡ | $6,572 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $159–$888‡ | $720‡ | $2,424‡ |

† 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) | 29 | $2,937–$8,938 | $5,688 | $66,061 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $28,455–$171,186 | $59,934 | $636,422 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $25,380–$120,834 | $80,877 | $287,589 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $4,103–$14,597‡ | $8,078‡ | $90,489 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $8,258–$32,834 | $15,727 | $108,587 |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $636,422 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $378,136 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $108,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $90,489 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $11,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $8,561 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $6,572 |
| Photography | 2009 | $1,850 |

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 Vivian Sutherland worth?

Across 389 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Graham Vivian Sutherland work is $2,375. The median Graham Vivian Sutherland print sells for $818 across 169 lots. The median Graham Vivian Sutherland work on paper sells for $9,194 across 131 lots. The median Graham Vivian Sutherland painting sells for $20,756 across 62 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Graham Vivian Sutherland work on papers typically sell for $4,103–$14,597 (the middle half of 109 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Graham Vivian Sutherland prints typically sell for $472–$1,135 (the middle half of 100 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 Vivian Sutherland print?

Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Vivian Sutherland print is $818. 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 Vivian Sutherland's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Vivian Sutherland print is $11,100.

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

Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Vivian Sutherland work on paper is $9,194. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Graham Vivian Sutherland's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Vivian Sutherland work on paper is $108,587.

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

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Graham Vivian Sutherland painting is $20,756.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Graham Vivian Sutherland painting is $636,422.

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

Based on 109 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Graham Vivian Sutherland work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,078, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Graham Vivian Sutherland print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $771, 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 Vivian Sutherland's auction record?

Graham Vivian Sutherland's auction record is $636,422, set in 2008.

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

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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.