Lynn Chadwick (1914–2003)
What is Lynn Chadwick’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 914 auction results for Lynn Chadwick at 61 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $29,066 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,428–$86,637, n=98). The auction record is $3,317,000 for Jubilee IV (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubilee IV, 1985 | Bronze | $3,317,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Jubilee IV, 1914 | Bronze | $2,663,094 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Couple on Seat, 1984 | Bronze | $2,526,664 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Back to Venice, 1988 | Bronze with a grey patina | $2,217,043 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Back to Venice, 1988 | Bronze | $2,177,724 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Sitting Couple on Bench, 1990 | Bronze with a green, grey and brown patina | $2,047,258 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Three Elektras, 1969 | Bronze | $2,002,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Walking Woman, 1984 | Bronze | $1,786,948 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Sitting Couple on Bench, 1990 | Bronze | $1,776,896 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Sitting Couple on Bench, 1990 | Bronze with a grey/green patina | $1,735,286 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 54 | $61,626 |
| Sculpture | 545 | $52,908 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $4,527 |
| Prints | 119 | $937 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $583,771 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 380 | $30,246 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 244 | $9,013 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 914 results from 61 houses · How we compute these figures
Lynn Chadwick is a British artist with 1,020 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $30,847. 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 Lynn Chadwick sold in 2026 for $370,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lynn Chadwick on OpeningBid →What is a Lynn Chadwick work worth?
Across 906 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lynn Chadwick work is $30,847.
The median Lynn Chadwick sculpture sells for $56,250 across 566 lots.
The median Lynn Chadwick print sells for $692 across 162 lots.
The median Lynn Chadwick work on paper sells for $4,170 across 63 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lynn Chadwick sculptures typically sell for $19,010–$62,946 (the middle half of 320 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lynn Chadwick prints typically sell for $478–$1,182 (the middle half of 134 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 | 179 | $692†‡ | $8,502 | 90.5% | 2026-05-13 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,643 | $11,404 | 80% | 2024-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $4,170† | $31,472 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 616 | $56,250†‡ | $3.3M | 91.9% | 2026-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 190 | $208,182†‡ | $3.3M | — | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lynn Chadwick's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (179 lots) median $692 with 90.5% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $4,643, record $11,404. A typical Lynn Chadwick painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 190 lots) the median is $208,182.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $636–$1,250†‡ | $792†‡ | $2,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 134 | $478–$1,182†‡ | $677†‡ | $8,502 |
† 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) | 35 | $2,815–$7,027† | $4,157† | $31,472 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,836–$6,095 | $4,226 | $28,308 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 320 | $19,010–$62,946†‡ | $35,122†‡ | $267,281 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 129 | $77,658–$215,114†‡ | $118,251†‡ | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $425,450–$1.7M | $601,000 | $3.3M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $31,472 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $28,308 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,404 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,502 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $7,250 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,116 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lynn Chadwick worth?
Across 906 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lynn Chadwick work is $30,847. The median Lynn Chadwick sculpture sells for $56,250 across 566 lots. The median Lynn Chadwick print sells for $692 across 162 lots. The median Lynn Chadwick work on paper sells for $4,170 across 63 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lynn Chadwick sculptures typically sell for $19,010–$62,946 (the middle half of 320 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lynn Chadwick prints typically sell for $478–$1,182 (the middle half of 134 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 Lynn Chadwick sculpture?
Based on 566 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lynn Chadwick sculpture is $56,250. 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 Lynn Chadwick's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lynn Chadwick sculpture is $3,317,000.
What is the average price of a Lynn Chadwick print?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lynn Chadwick print is $692. 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 Lynn Chadwick's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lynn Chadwick print is $8,502.
What is the average price of a Lynn Chadwick work on paper?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lynn Chadwick work on paper is $4,170. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lynn Chadwick's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lynn Chadwick work on paper is $31,472.
What is the average price of a small Lynn Chadwick sculpture?
Based on 320 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lynn Chadwick sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $35,122, 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 medium Lynn Chadwick print?
Based on 134 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lynn Chadwick print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $677, 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 Lynn Chadwick's auction record?
Lynn Chadwick's auction record is $3,317,000, set in 2023.
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