> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/les-graham-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Les Graham (b. 1942)

## What is Les Graham’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Les Graham at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$260, n=13). The auction record is $867 for Australian Pastoral Landscape (2009, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Pastoral Landscape | Oil on board | $867 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2009 |
| 2 | Sun Shower, Crotty's Lane, Yarravel near Kempsey | Oil on canvas on board | $410 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Morning Glow | Oil on canvas board | $394 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Grazing Horses, 1975 | OIL ON BOARD | $364 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Outback Skies | Oil on canvas on board | $313 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Road to the high country, 1978 | Oil on board | $307 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | The Yabbie Hunters | Oil on canvas board | $301 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Harbour Scene | Oil on board | $261 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2012 |
| 9 | The Red Ribbon II | Oil on canvas board | $260 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Frosty Morning in the Hills | Oil on canvas on particle board | $251 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $228 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $279 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $176 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Les Graham is an Australia artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $206. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Les Graham sold in 2026 for $307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Les Graham work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Les Graham work is $206.

The median Les Graham painting sells for $159 across 60 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Les Graham paintings typically sell for $79–$230 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Les Graham paintings typically sell for $136–$247 (the middle half of 20 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 | 78 | $159† | $867 | 76.9% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $520† | $867 | — | 2024-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $79–$230† | $152† | $867 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $136–$247† | $223† | $487† |

† 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 | 2009 | $867 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $554† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Les Graham worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Les Graham work is $206. The median Les Graham painting sells for $159 across 60 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Les Graham paintings typically sell for $79–$230 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Les Graham paintings typically sell for $136–$247 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Les Graham painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Les Graham painting is $159. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Les Graham's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Les Graham painting is $867.

### What is the average price of a small Les Graham painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Les Graham painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $152, 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 medium Les Graham painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Les Graham painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $223, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Les Graham's auction record?

Les Graham's auction record is $867, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Les Graham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/les-graham-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.