> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-fairweather · updated 2026-11-02

# Ian Fairweather (1891–1974)

## What is Ian Fairweather’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 148 auction results for Ian Fairweather at 6 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $86,996 including buyer’s premium (middle half $42,263–$223,228, n=26). The auction record is $1,206,086 for BARBECUE (2019, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BARBECUE, 1963 | Synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on composition board (4 sheets) | $1,206,086 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | GETHSEMANE, 1958 | Gouache on four sheets of cardboard on hardboard | $937,741 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | GAMELAN, 1958 | Synthetic polymer paint and gouache on four sheets of cardboard on hardboard | $823,294 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | BOATS AT SOOCHOW CREEK, 1938 | Oil and pencil on paper on cardboard | $647,269 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | TOMBS IN PEKING, 1936 | Oil on compressed card | $457,149 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | LADS BOXING, 1939 | Oil and gouache on cardboard | $450,645 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | TEMPLE YARD, PEKING, 1936 | Oil and pencil on paper on board | $394,526 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| 8 | TEMPLE, WEST LAKE, HANGCHOW, 1936 | Oil and pencil on cardboard | $387,671 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2017 |
| 9 | SUMMER, 1964 | Synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboard | $316,488 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Christmas, 1961, 1961 | Synthetic polymer paint and gouache on composition board | $310,136 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $158,214 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $64,465 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $129,224 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $64,465 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 148 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ian Fairweather is an Australian artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $89,848. 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 Ian Fairweather sold in 2026 for $220,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ian Fairweather work worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Fairweather work is $89,848.

The median Ian Fairweather painting sells for $170,144 across 93 lots.

The median Ian Fairweather work on paper sells for $56,407 across 43 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ian Fairweather paintings typically sell for $69,042–$281,856 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ian Fairweather work on papers typically sell for $21,671–$69,330 (the middle half of 29 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 | 108 | $170,144†‡ | $1.2M | 86.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $56,407†‡ | $223,092 | 89.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 63 | $242,655†‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $56,264–$172,298‡ | $66,716‡ | $450,645 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $69,042–$281,856†‡ | $165,075†‡ | $651,068‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $600,994–$950,071†‡ | $870,569†‡ | $1.2M |

† 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) | 29 | $21,671–$69,330†‡ | $40,674†‡ | $95,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $51,689–$96,364†‡ | $75,040†‡ | $215,100 |

† 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 | 2019 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $987,062‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $223,092 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $215,100 |

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

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 Ian Fairweather worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Fairweather work is $89,848. The median Ian Fairweather painting sells for $170,144 across 93 lots. The median Ian Fairweather work on paper sells for $56,407 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ian Fairweather paintings typically sell for $69,042–$281,856 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ian Fairweather work on papers typically sell for $21,671–$69,330 (the middle half of 29 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 Ian Fairweather painting?

Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Fairweather painting is $170,144. 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 Ian Fairweather's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Fairweather painting is $1,206,086.

### What is the average price of a Ian Fairweather work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Fairweather work on paper is $56,407. 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 Ian Fairweather's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Fairweather work on paper is $223,092.

### What is the average price of a medium Ian Fairweather painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ian Fairweather painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $165,075, 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 Ian Fairweather work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ian Fairweather work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $40,674, 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 Ian Fairweather's auction record?

Ian Fairweather's auction record is $1,206,086, set in 2019.

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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, “Ian Fairweather auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-fairweather (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.