Julian Opie (b. 1958)
What is Julian Opie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,704 auction results for Julian Opie at 64 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,144 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,269–$15,318, n=231). The auction record is $398,523 for The road climbed still higher and was now empty of cars. There were no houses or cabins, just endless pine forest. At the crest of a hill I stopped next to a large log pile... (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The road climbed still higher and was now empty of cars. There were no houses or cabins, just endless pine forest. At the crest of a hill I stopped next to a large log pile..., 2004 | Mixed media work | $398,523 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Woman posing in underwear.1, 2003 | Vinyl on wooden stretcher | $218,750 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Walking in London in the rain, 2013 | Monumental composition | $190,055 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Woman taking off summer dress. 06., 2003 | Wood | $127,243 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Sara Gets Undressed, 2003 | Vinyl on wooden stretcher | $124,232 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 6 | Orange Juice and Dior Bag, 2014 | Vinyl on wooden stretcher | $123,631 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Woman Taking Off Man's Shirt #2, 2003 | Vinyl on wooden stretcher | $119,172 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Juice Man, 2014 | Vinyl on wooden stretcher | $118,048 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sian Walking; Jeremy Walking in Coat; Verity Walking; and Kris Walking, 2010 | The complete set of four lenticular acrylic panels, comprised of four color inkjet prints, back mounted and contained in brushed aluminum frames specified by the artist | $146,050 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | New York Couples, 1958 | Screenprints in colors with inkjet and collage, on Canson conservation cotton board | $126,000 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 159 | $15,930 |
| Other | 391 | $12,750 |
| Photographs | 17 | $5,217 |
| Prints | 381 | $3,906 |
| Sculpture | 88 | $3,339 |
| Works on paper | 97 | $3,206 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 279 | $22,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 515 | $8,707 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 309 | $1,512 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,704 results from 64 houses · How we compute these figures
Julian Opie is a British (modern) artist with 2,105 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,177. 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 Julian Opie sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $33,745 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Julian Opie on OpeningBid →What is a Julian Opie work worth?
Across 1,702 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Opie work is $8,177.
The median Julian Opie print sells for $6,439 across 766 lots.
The median Julian Opie sculpture sells for $9,525 across 241 lots.
The median Julian Opie painting sells for $16,814 across 92 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Julian Opie prints typically sell for $2,322–$16,199 (the middle half of 463 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Julian Opie prints typically sell for $636–$6,147 (the middle half of 162 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 | 883 | $6,439†‡ | $170,001‡ | 86.7% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 113 | $16,814‡ | $124,232 | 81.4% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $1,071†‡ | $35,280 | 81.7% | 2026-03-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 286 | $9,525†‡ | $146,050 | 84.3% | 2026-10-25 |
| Photography | 81 | $6,208†‡ | $48,610‡ | 75.3% | 2026-09-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 84 | $76,021†‡ | $398,523 | — | 2025-09-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Julian Opie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (883 lots) median $6,439 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (113 lots) median $16,814, record $124,232. A typical Julian Opie painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 84 lots) the median is $76,021.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 162 | $636–$6,147†‡ | $2,343†‡ | $89,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 463 | $2,322–$16,199†‡ | $7,301†‡ | $126,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 107 | $8,444–$20,451†‡ | $11,511†‡ | $170,001‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,677–$5,997 | $3,811 | $15,930 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $10,036–$24,376‡ | $17,887‡ | $60,232 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $14,461–$60,292‡ | $38,961‡ | $124,232 |
‡ 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) | 39 | $819–$2,430† | $1,056† | $14,249 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $426–$9,984†‡ | $3,866†‡ | $35,280 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 52 | $358–$2,718†‡ | $597†‡ | $85,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 132 | $7,494–$16,660†‡ | $10,360†‡ | $146,050 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 51 | $9,247–$37,808‡ | $18,771‡ | $92,786 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,451–$8,786†‡ | $5,199†‡ | $26,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $4,604–$12,028†‡ | $6,208†‡ | $48,610‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,916–$7,501‡ | $5,906‡ | $43,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $170,001‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $146,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $126,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $124,232 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $123,631 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $92,786 |
| Photography | 2018 | $48,610‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $47,045 |
‡ 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 Julian Opie worth?
Across 1,702 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Opie work is $8,177. The median Julian Opie print sells for $6,439 across 766 lots. The median Julian Opie sculpture sells for $9,525 across 241 lots. The median Julian Opie painting sells for $16,814 across 92 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Julian Opie prints typically sell for $2,322–$16,199 (the middle half of 463 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Julian Opie prints typically sell for $636–$6,147 (the middle half of 162 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 Julian Opie print?
Based on 766 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Opie print is $6,439. 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 Julian Opie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Opie print is $170,001. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Julian Opie sculpture?
Based on 241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Opie sculpture is $9,525. 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 Julian Opie's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Opie sculpture is $146,050.
What is the average price of a Julian Opie painting?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Opie painting is $16,814. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Julian Opie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Opie painting is $124,232.
What is the average price of a medium Julian Opie print?
Based on 463 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Julian Opie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Julian Opie print?
Based on 162 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julian Opie print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Julian Opie's auction record?
Julian Opie's auction record is $398,523, set in 2021.
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