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# 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.

## What is a Ian Fleming work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ian Fleming auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-fleming-4 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.