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# Ithell Colquhoun (1906–1988)

## What is Ithell Colquhoun’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Ithell Colquhoun at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,363 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,622–$18,929, n=9). The auction record is $309,144 for Anthurium (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthurium, 1906 | Painting | $309,144 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Courgette, 1906 | Pencil and oil on panel | $150,954 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Sunflower, 1906 | Painting | $97,880 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Nativity, 1906 | Painting | $79,031 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Battle Fury of Cuchullin, 1906 | Painting | $50,894 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | La cathédrale engloutie, 1952 | Huile et traces de fusain sur toile | $41,139 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Oil on a Wet Road, 1906 | Oil paint | $34,828 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Spotted Lilies, 1906 | Painting | $29,253 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Kelp Gathering, 1949 | Oil paint | $26,274 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Clematis, 1906 | Painting | $18,929 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $27,764 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $2,644 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $34,828 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $3,441 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ithell Colquhoun is a British (modern) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,786. 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 Ithell Colquhoun sold in 2026 for $150,954, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ithell Colquhoun work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ithell Colquhoun work is $3,786.

The median Ithell Colquhoun painting sells for $18,929 across 20 lots.

The median Ithell Colquhoun work on paper sells for $1,720 across 13 lots.

The median Ithell Colquhoun print sells for $5,622 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $5,622 | $5,622 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Paintings | 22 | $18,929‡ | $309,144 | 90.9% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,720 | $18,530 | — | 2026-06-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ithell Colquhoun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $5,622. Paintings (22 lots) median $18,929, record $309,144. A typical Ithell Colquhoun painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,441–$8,498‡ | $3,786‡ | $150,954 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $26,274–$79,031‡ | $34,828‡ | $309,144 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $1,023–$4,872 | $1,720 | $18,530 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $309,144 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $150,954 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $18,530 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,363 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,622 |

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 Ithell Colquhoun worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ithell Colquhoun work is $3,786. The median Ithell Colquhoun painting sells for $18,929 across 20 lots. The median Ithell Colquhoun work on paper sells for $1,720 across 13 lots. The median Ithell Colquhoun print sells for $5,622 across 1 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 Ithell Colquhoun painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ithell Colquhoun painting is $18,929. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ithell Colquhoun's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ithell Colquhoun painting is $309,144.

### What is the average price of a Ithell Colquhoun work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ithell Colquhoun work on paper is $1,720.

### What is Ithell Colquhoun's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ithell Colquhoun work on paper is $18,530.

### What is the average price of a small Ithell Colquhoun work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ithell Colquhoun work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ithell Colquhoun's auction record?

Ithell Colquhoun's auction record is $309,144, set in 2022.

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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, “Ithell Colquhoun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ithell-colquhoun (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.