Ian Fleming (1906–1990)
Ian Fleming is a Scottish artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $968. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ian Fleming sold in 2025 for $8,545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Fleming work is $968.
The median Ian Fleming painting sells for $7,326 across 10 lots.
The median Ian Fleming print sells for $284 across 6 lots.
The median Ian Fleming work on paper sells for $679 across 7 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $284† | $1,358 | 75% | 2024-05-21 |
| Paintings | 10 | $7,326 | $12,871 | — | 2025-08-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $679 | $5,750 | — | 2025-01-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,930 | $12,106 | — | 2023-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $17,237 | $30,000 | — | 2025-07-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ian Fleming's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $284 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $7,326, record $12,871. A typical Ian Fleming painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $17,237.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $70–$1,079† | $284† | $1,358 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,926–$9,620 | $6,107 | $12,871 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,871 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,568 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $12,106 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,754 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,540 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,358 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,278 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ian Fleming worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Fleming work is $968. The median Ian Fleming painting sells for $7,326 across 10 lots. The median Ian Fleming print sells for $284 across 6 lots. The median Ian Fleming work on paper sells for $679 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ian Fleming's auction record?
Ian Fleming's auction record is $30,000, set in 2017.
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