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# Guy Boyd (1923–1988)

## What is Guy Boyd’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Guy Boyd at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,522 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,405–$8,293, n=11). The auction record is $33,688 for Swimmer (2018, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swimmer, 1981 | Bronze | $33,688 | Smith & Singer | May 2018 |
| 2 | Dancer, 1987 | Bronze | $24,764 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2024 |
| 3 | DANCER, 1987 | Bronze | $24,342 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2024 |
| 4 | LOVERS CHANGING INTO A TREE, c.1969 | Bronze | $18,091 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | BATHER AT A WATERFALL, 1986 | Bronze with gold patina | $16,100 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Mother & Child | Bronze | $13,387 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Arthur Boyd, 1982 | Bronze | $10,509 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Violinist | Bronze | $10,384 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 9 | MOTHER AND CHILD | Bronze | $10,338 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | STANDING FIGURE | Bronze | $9,737 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 31 | $5,522 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $9,420 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,538 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Guy Boyd is an Australian artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,687. 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 Guy Boyd sold in 2026 for $8,472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Guy Boyd work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guy Boyd work is $3,687.

The median Guy Boyd sculpture sells for $4,363 across 56 lots.

The median Guy Boyd painting sells for $70 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Guy Boyd sculptures typically sell for $1,243–$4,361 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Guy Boyd sculptures typically sell for $4,179–$15,129 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $70† | $70† | — | 2021-04-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 73 | $4,363†‡ | $33,688 | 76.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $25,928† | $33,688 | — | 2024-05-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,243–$4,361†‡ | $2,492†‡ | $10,509 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $4,179–$15,129†‡ | $7,283†‡ | $33,688 |

† 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 | 2018 | $33,688 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $27,093† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $70† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Guy Boyd worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guy Boyd work is $3,687. The median Guy Boyd sculpture sells for $4,363 across 56 lots. The median Guy Boyd painting sells for $70 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Guy Boyd sculptures typically sell for $1,243–$4,361 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Guy Boyd sculptures typically sell for $4,179–$15,129 (the middle half of 24 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 Guy Boyd sculpture?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guy Boyd sculpture is $4,363. 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 Guy Boyd's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Guy Boyd sculpture is $33,688.

### What is the average price of a small Guy Boyd sculpture?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Guy Boyd sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,492, 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 Guy Boyd sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guy Boyd sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,283, 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 Guy Boyd's auction record?

Guy Boyd's auction record is $33,688, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Guy Boyd auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/guy-boyd (updated 2026-11-03).

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.