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# Grayson Perry (b. 1960)

## What is Grayson Perry’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 615 auction results for Grayson Perry at 21 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$11,558, n=99). The auction record is $827,342 for I Want To Be An Artist (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Want To Be An Artist, 1996 | Architectural terracotta | $827,342 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | The Guardians, 1998 | Architectural terracotta | $546,515 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Them and Us, 2001 | Glazed ceramic | $380,409 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Barbaric Splendour, 2003 | Architectural terracotta | $312,833 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Expulsion from Number 8 Eden Close (from The Vanity of Small Differences), 2012 | Wool, cotton, acrylic, polyester and silk tapestry | $287,122 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Saint Claire 37 wanks across Northern Spain, 2003 | Architectural terracotta | $261,507 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Emotional Landscape, 1999 | Architectural terracotta | $243,448 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Golden Ghosts, 2000 | Glazed earthenware | $226,859 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | We've Found the Body of Your Child, 2000 | Glazed earthenware | $202,553 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Adoration of the Cage Fighters (from The Vanity of Small Differences), 2012 | Acrylic paint | $198,578 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 87 | $16,164 |
| Paintings | 35 | $6,362 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $3,635 |
| Sculpture | 211 | $3,457 |
| Other | 195 | $620 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 76 | $29,836 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 116 | $6,866 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 274 | $2,258 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 615 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Grayson Perry is a British (modern) artist with 753 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,491. 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 Grayson Perry sold in 2026 for $64,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Grayson Perry work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Grayson Perry work worth?

Across 595 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Grayson Perry work is $2,491.

The median Grayson Perry print sells for $3,380 across 177 lots.

The median Grayson Perry work on paper sells for $3,899 across 13 lots.

The median Grayson Perry sculpture sells for $27,569 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Grayson Perry prints typically sell for $371–$7,938 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Grayson Perry prints typically sell for $16,510–$58,209 (the middle half of 53 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 | 201 | $3,380†‡ | $184,365 | 88.1% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,412 | $3,635 | — | 2023-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $3,899†‡ | $33,462 | 92.9% | 2025-01-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $27,569 | $198,578 | 66.7% | 2023-06-07 |
| Photography | 3 | $3,187 | $9,669 | — | 2023-12-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $148,227 | $827,342 | — | 2026-04-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Grayson Perry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (201 lots) median $3,380 with 88.1% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,412, record $3,635. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $148,227.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $234–$1,616†‡ | $864†‡ | $12,789 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $371–$7,938‡ | $2,391‡ | $29,841 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $16,510–$58,209† | $30,220† | $184,365 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,440–$5,691†‡ | $3,899†‡ | $33,462 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $198,578 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $184,365 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $157,296 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $42,546 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $33,462 |
| Photography | 2023 | $9,669 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,023 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,635 |

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 Grayson Perry worth?

Across 595 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Grayson Perry work is $2,491. The median Grayson Perry print sells for $3,380 across 177 lots. The median Grayson Perry work on paper sells for $3,899 across 13 lots. The median Grayson Perry sculpture sells for $27,569 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Grayson Perry prints typically sell for $371–$7,938 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Grayson Perry prints typically sell for $16,510–$58,209 (the middle half of 53 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 Grayson Perry print?

Based on 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Grayson Perry print is $3,380. 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 Grayson Perry's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Grayson Perry print is $184,365.

### What is the average price of a Grayson Perry work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Grayson Perry work on paper is $3,899. 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 Grayson Perry's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Grayson Perry work on paper is $33,462.

### What is the average price of a medium Grayson Perry print?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Grayson Perry print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,391, 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 large Grayson Perry print?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Grayson Perry print (large (over 120 cm)) is $30,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Grayson Perry's auction record?

Grayson Perry's auction record is $827,342, set in 2017.

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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, “Grayson Perry auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/grayson-perry (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.