Ivor Abrahams (1935–1983)
What is Ivor Abrahams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Ivor Abrahams at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $285 including buyer’s premium (middle half $174–$349, n=8). The auction record is $15,824 for Five Tableaux (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Tableaux | Painted aluminium | $15,824 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Tableau | Painted metal; painted terracotta | $15,033 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Eione Shore Goddess | Bronze | $14,242 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Reclining Figure | Painted bronze | $14,242 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Eione Shore Goddess, 1994 | Bronze | $4,889 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | A group of four figures, 1935 | Bronze | $3,633 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Tableau balance, 1935 | Bronze | $2,350 | Bonhams | May 2012 |
| 8 | Tableau Balance Maquette, 1935 | Bronze | $1,291 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Allan Poe, 1976 | Seventeen screenprints in colours | $1,784 | Roseberys London | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | "Edgar Allen Poe" the complete portfolio, 1976 | Twenty screenprints in colours | $1,295 | Roseberys London | Oct 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $2,992 |
| Other | 10 | $339 |
| Prints | 60 | $279 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $516 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $296 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $235 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Ivor Abrahams is a British (modern) artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $335. 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 Ivor Abrahams sold in 2026 for $854, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ivor Abrahams on OpeningBid →What is a Ivor Abrahams work worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivor Abrahams work is $335.
The median Ivor Abrahams print sells for $275 across 74 lots.
The median Ivor Abrahams sculpture sells for $1,349 across 13 lots.
The median Ivor Abrahams work on paper sells for $317 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ivor Abrahams prints typically sell for $192–$505 (the middle half of 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 90 | $275†‡ | $1,784 | 82.2% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $317‡ | $968 | 70% | 2026-07-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,349†‡ | $14,242 | 76.5% | 2024-03-27 |
| Photography | 2 | $123‡ | $161‡ | — | 2024-09-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $14,242 | $15,824 | — | 2022-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $148–$515 | $433 | $1,784 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $192–$505‡ | $275‡ | $1,295 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $67–$282† | $191† | $854 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $140–$317‡ | $245‡ | $968 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $581–$1,821‡ | $946‡ | $3,633 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $14,242 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $14,242 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,784 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,295 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $968 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $339‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $161‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $86 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ivor Abrahams worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivor Abrahams work is $335. The median Ivor Abrahams print sells for $275 across 74 lots. The median Ivor Abrahams sculpture sells for $1,349 across 13 lots. The median Ivor Abrahams work on paper sells for $317 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ivor Abrahams prints typically sell for $192–$505 (the middle half of 56 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 Ivor Abrahams print?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivor Abrahams print is $275. 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 Ivor Abrahams's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivor Abrahams print is $1,784.
What is the average price of a Ivor Abrahams sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivor Abrahams sculpture is $1,349. 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 Ivor Abrahams's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivor Abrahams sculpture is $14,242.
What is the average price of a medium Ivor Abrahams print?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ivor Abrahams print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Ivor Abrahams print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ivor Abrahams print (small (under 50 cm)) is $433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ivor Abrahams's auction record?
Ivor Abrahams's auction record is $15,824, set in 2016.
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