Ian Stephenson (1934–2000)
Ian Stephenson is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $572. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ian Stephenson sold in 2026 for $1,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Stephenson work is $572.
The median Ian Stephenson print sells for $473 across 9 lots.
The median Ian Stephenson painting sells for $10,605 across 2 lots.
The median Ian Stephenson work on paper sells for $653 across 1 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 | 10 | $473† | $2,605 | 90% | 2025-10-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $10,605 | $19,712 | 66.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $653 | $653 | — | 2017-03-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ian Stephenson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $473 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $10,605, record $19,712. A typical Ian Stephenson painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $244–$1,090† | $483† | $2,605 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $19,712 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,605 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,499 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $653 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ian Stephenson worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Stephenson work is $572. The median Ian Stephenson print sells for $473 across 9 lots. The median Ian Stephenson painting sells for $10,605 across 2 lots. The median Ian Stephenson work on paper sells for $653 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ian Stephenson's auction record?
Ian Stephenson's auction record is $19,712, set in 2010.
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