Lloyd Rees (1895–1988)
What is Lloyd Rees’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 564 auction results for Lloyd Rees at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $244 including buyer’s premium (middle half $199–$436, n=129). The auction record is $382,481 for Sydney - The Source (2022, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney - The Source, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $382,481 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | A Song to Creation - Land, 1969 | Oil and sand on canvas | $366,875 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2009 |
| 3 | LOOKING EAST - MID AFTERNOON, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $363,644 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 4 | LOOKING EAST – MID AFTERNOON, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $363,644 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 5 | SUMMER IN THE SUBURBS, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $265,953 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | SOUTH COAST FACADES, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $223,957 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | SONG TO CREATION - SKY, 1968-69 | Oil on canvas | $166,620 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 8 | SONG TO CREATION – SKY, 1968-69 | Oil on canvas | $166,620 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 9 | SUNSET ON THE OMEGA HILLS, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $155,068 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | AFTERNOON IN TUSCANY (TUSCAN JOURNEY NO.2), c.1953 | Oil on canvas | $127,105 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $24,266 |
| Works on paper | 49 | $7,753 |
| Other | 21 | $352 |
| Prints | 161 | $244 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $363,644 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $446 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 153 | $359 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 564 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Lloyd Rees is an Australia artist with 829 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $826. 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 Lloyd Rees sold in 2026 for $17,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 540 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lloyd Rees work is $826.
The median Lloyd Rees print sells for $298 across 298 lots.
The median Lloyd Rees painting sells for $22,140 across 117 lots.
The median Lloyd Rees work on paper sells for $6,100 across 111 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lloyd Rees prints typically sell for $214–$439 (the middle half of 159 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Lloyd Rees prints typically sell for $202–$440 (the middle half of 135 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 | 458 | $298† | $9,696 | 65.1% | 2026-09-02 |
| Paintings | 152 | $22,140†‡ | $437,969† | 77% | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 145 | $6,100†‡ | $116,301 | 76.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 6 | $348 | $359 | 33.3% | 2026-01-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $166,620†‡ | $437,969† | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lloyd Rees's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (458 lots) median $298 with 65.1% sell-through. Paintings (152 lots) median $22,140, record $437,969. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $437,969 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lloyd Rees painting sells for around 74× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $166,620.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 135 | $202–$440† | $263† | $9,696 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 159 | $214–$439† | $324† | $3,188† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $8,810–$20,206†‡ | $11,338†‡ | $61,671 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $21,334–$95,148†‡ | $55,114†‡ | $203,326 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $113,266–$382,481†‡ | $284,053†‡ | $437,969† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $3,681–$12,817†‡ | $6,048†‡ | $116,301 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $4,889–$12,499†‡ | $6,101†‡ | $25,730† |
† 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 | 2011 | $437,969† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $432,252† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $116,301 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $98,660‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $9,696 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,542 |
| Photography | 2026 | $359 |
| Photography | 2026 | $338 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Lloyd Rees worth?
Across 540 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lloyd Rees work is $826. The median Lloyd Rees print sells for $298 across 298 lots. The median Lloyd Rees painting sells for $22,140 across 117 lots. The median Lloyd Rees work on paper sells for $6,100 across 111 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lloyd Rees prints typically sell for $214–$439 (the middle half of 159 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lloyd Rees prints typically sell for $202–$440 (the middle half of 135 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 Lloyd Rees print?
Based on 298 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lloyd Rees print is $298. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lloyd Rees's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lloyd Rees print is $9,696.
What is the average price of a Lloyd Rees painting?
Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lloyd Rees painting is $22,140. 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 Lloyd Rees's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lloyd Rees painting is $437,969. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $437,969 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lloyd Rees work on paper?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lloyd Rees work on paper is $6,100. 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 Lloyd Rees's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lloyd Rees work on paper is $116,301.
What is the average price of a medium Lloyd Rees print?
Based on 159 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lloyd Rees print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $324, 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 Lloyd Rees print?
Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lloyd Rees print (small (under 50 cm)) is $263, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lloyd Rees's auction record?
Lloyd Rees's auction record is $437,969, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $437,969 (buyer's premium not included).
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