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

# Ivan Sutton (b. 1944)

Ivan Sutton is an Irish artist with 232 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,690. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ivan Sutton sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,788 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ivan Sutton work worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Sutton work is $1,690.

The median Ivan Sutton painting sells for $1,322 across 46 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ivan Sutton paintings typically sell for $27–$2,265 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $1,322† | $3,919 | 44.7% | 2026-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $4,061† | $8,357† | — | 2021-05-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $27–$2,265† | $1,443† | $3,919 |

† 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 | 2008 | $3,919 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,749 |

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 Ivan Sutton worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Sutton work is $1,690. The median Ivan Sutton painting sells for $1,322 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ivan Sutton paintings typically sell for $27–$2,265 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ivan Sutton painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivan Sutton painting is $1,322. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ivan Sutton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivan Sutton painting is $3,919.

### What is the average price of a medium Ivan Sutton painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ivan Sutton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ivan Sutton's auction record?

Ivan Sutton's auction record is $8,357, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,357 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ivan Sutton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivan-sutton (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.