Julian Opie (b. 1958)
Julian Opie is a British artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,876. 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 2020 for $39,019, 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 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Opie work is $6,876.
The median Julian Opie print sells for $4,698 across 30 lots.
The median Julian Opie painting sells for $10,716 across 3 lots.
The median Julian Opie photograph sells for $2,410 across 2 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 | 32 | $4,698†‡ | $20,221† | 93.8% | 2026-07-01 |
| Paintings | 3 | $10,716 | $27,500 | — | 2020-03-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $7,914 | $14,962 | — | 2020-12-01 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,410 | $3,379 | — | 2024-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $98,732 | $144,020 | — | 2011-10-15 |
† 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 (32 lots) median $4,698 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $10,716, record $27,500. A typical Julian Opie painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $98,732.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,325–$4,680‡ | $4,290‡ | $5,070 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,192–$4,828† | $2,342† | $19,947 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,240–$9,814† | $6,851† | $20,221† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $20,221† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $19,947 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1999 | $14,962 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $10,716 |
| Photography | 2006 | $3,379 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,441 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $866 |
† 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 Julian Opie worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Opie work is $6,876. The median Julian Opie print sells for $4,698 across 30 lots. The median Julian Opie painting sells for $10,716 across 3 lots. The median Julian Opie photograph sells for $2,410 across 2 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 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Opie print is $4,698. 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 $20,221. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,221 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Julian Opie print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Julian Opie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Julian Opie's auction record?
Julian Opie's auction record is $144,020, set in 2011.
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