Ian Houston (1934–2021)
What is Ian Houston’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Ian Houston at 15 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $743 including buyer’s premium (middle half $611–$1,295, n=20). The auction record is $3,641 for Thames Sunset, Chelsea (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thames Sunset, Chelsea, 1974 | Oil paint | $3,641 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Clouds over a Norfolk landscape, 1934 | Painting | $3,326 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Summer Clouds at Brancaster Staithe | Gouache on board | $2,598 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Clouds and Sunlight, Aldeburgh, 1934 | Oil on board | $2,018 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Clouds and Sunlight, Aldeburgh | Oil on board | $2,018 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Grey Day - Honfleur, 1934 | Painting | $1,885 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Wells Quay and Harbour | Oil on board | $1,386 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | BOAT SHEDS ON THE DEBEN, 1934 | Oil on board | $1,376 | Sworders | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Fish salesman at Cheung Chan, Hong Kong, 1934 | Oil on board | $1,372 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Canal scene in Chioggia | Oil on canvas | $1,360 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $1,056 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $772 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Ian Houston is a British (modern) artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $736. 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 Houston sold in 2026 for $1,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Houston work is $736.
The median Ian Houston painting sells for $772 across 59 lots.
The median Ian Houston work on paper sells for $658 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ian Houston paintings typically sell for $475–$1,056 (the middle half of 44 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 | 75 | $772†‡ | $3,641 | 78.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $658†‡ | $1,214 | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,598 | $3,641 | — | 2026-07-24 |
† 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) | 44 | $475–$1,056†‡ | $633†‡ | $2,018 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $911–$1,765†‡ | $1,274†‡ | $3,641 |
† 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) | 6 | $508–$890†‡ | $658†‡ | $1,214 |
† 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 | 2006 | $3,641 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,326 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,214 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $946† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ian Houston worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Houston work is $736. The median Ian Houston painting sells for $772 across 59 lots. The median Ian Houston work on paper sells for $658 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ian Houston paintings typically sell for $475–$1,056 (the middle half of 44 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 Houston painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Houston painting is $772. 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 Houston's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Houston painting is $3,641.
What is the average price of a small Ian Houston painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ian Houston painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $633, 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 Ian Houston painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ian Houston painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,274, 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 Houston's auction record?
Ian Houston's auction record is $3,641, set in 2006.
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