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

# Ian Norbury (b. 1948)

Ian Norbury is a British artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $830. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ian Norbury sold in 2026 for $3,441, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ian Norbury work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Norbury work is $830.

The median Ian Norbury sculpture sells for $759 across 21 lots.

The median Ian Norbury work on paper sells for $241 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $241† | $2,559 | 66.7% | 2025-11-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $759† | $5,364 | 70% | 2026-06-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $525–$860† | $672† | $1,645† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $742–$3,976† | $3,441† | $5,364 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,364 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,161 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,559 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $423 |

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 Norbury worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Norbury work is $830. The median Ian Norbury sculpture sells for $759 across 21 lots. The median Ian Norbury work on paper sells for $241 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ian Norbury sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Norbury sculpture is $759. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ian Norbury's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Norbury sculpture is $5,364.

### What is the average price of a small Ian Norbury sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ian Norbury sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ian Norbury's auction record is $5,364, set in 2021.

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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 Norbury auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-norbury (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.