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# Ian Galbraith (1935–2025)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Ian Galbraith at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $82 including buyer’s premium (middle half $61–$233, n=16). The auction record is $408 for Untitled (Jetty on the Bay) (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Jetty on the Bay), 1994 | Acrylic on canvas | $408 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Still Life (Comport), 1994 | Acrylic on canvas | $375 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Still Life (Table), 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $337 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Nelson's Bay Roses, 1995 | Acrylic on canvas | $306 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Still Life in Landscape I, 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $209 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (Vase in Window), 2006 | Acrylic on canvas | $180 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Vase in Window I), 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $164 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Fountain), 2018 | Charcoal | $82 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Harbour View, 2018 | Pastel | $82 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Sydney Harbour Bridge, 2019 | Pastel | $82 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $258 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $57 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $195 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $65 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ian Galbraith is an Australia artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $82.

A work by Ian Galbraith sold in 2025 for $164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ian Galbraith work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Galbraith work is $82.

The median Ian Galbraith painting sells for $258 across 8 lots.

The median Ian Galbraith work on paper sells for $57 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $258 | $408 | 53.3% | 2025-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $57 | $82 | 88.9% | 2025-12-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $176–$346 | $258 | $408 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $49–$82 | $65 | $82 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $408 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $374 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $82 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $82 |

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 Galbraith worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Galbraith work is $82. The median Ian Galbraith painting sells for $258 across 8 lots. The median Ian Galbraith work on paper sells for $57 across 8 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ian Galbraith painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Galbraith painting is $258.

### What is Ian Galbraith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Galbraith painting is $408.

### What is Ian Galbraith's auction record?

Ian Galbraith's auction record is $408, set in 2025.

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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 Galbraith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-galbraith (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.