Joy Laville (1923–2018)
Joy Laville is a British (modern) artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,812. 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 Joy Laville sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $43,242 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Joy Laville on OpeningBid →What is a Joy Laville work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joy Laville work is $2,812.
The median Joy Laville print sells for $796 across 25 lots.
The median Joy Laville work on paper sells for $3,160 across 18 lots.
The median Joy Laville painting sells for $12,500 across 15 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 | 31 | $796† | $24,747† | 80.6% | 2026-09-12 |
| Paintings | 19 | $12,500† | $63,206† | 78.9% | 2026-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $3,160† | $7,217† | 78.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,552† | $5,552† | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $43,242† | $63,206† | — | 2026-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Joy Laville's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $796 with 80.6% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $12,500, record $63,206. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $63,206 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Joy Laville painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $43,242.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $409–$723† | $473† | $2,061† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $649–$1,722† | $1,130† | $24,747† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,844–$16,593† | $11,289† | $21,188† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,463–$4,451† | $3,750† | $6,559† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,400–$3,375† | $2,945† | $7,217† |
† 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 | 2023 | $63,206† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $43,242† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $24,747† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,217† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,559† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,552† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,821† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joy Laville worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joy Laville work is $2,812. The median Joy Laville print sells for $796 across 25 lots. The median Joy Laville work on paper sells for $3,160 across 18 lots. The median Joy Laville painting sells for $12,500 across 15 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 Joy Laville print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joy Laville print is $796. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Joy Laville's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joy Laville print is $24,747. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,747 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Joy Laville work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joy Laville work on paper is $3,160. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Joy Laville's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joy Laville work on paper is $7,217. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,217 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Joy Laville painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joy Laville painting is $12,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Joy Laville's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joy Laville painting is $63,206. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $63,206 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Joy Laville print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joy Laville print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Joy Laville work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joy Laville work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Joy Laville's auction record?
Joy Laville's auction record is $63,206, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $63,206 (buyer's premium not included).
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