Malcolm Coward (b. 1948)
What is Malcolm Coward’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Malcolm Coward at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $855 including buyer’s premium (middle half $732–$1,139, n=10). The auction record is $2,580 for ▲ Malcolm Coward (b.1948) (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ▲ Malcolm Coward (b.1948), 1948 | Oil on canvas | $2,580 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | SEA | Oil on canvas | $2,258 | Sworders | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Mare and foal | Oil on canvas | $2,240 | Sworders | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Mare and foal, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $2,239 | Sworders | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | On the heath, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $2,102 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 6 | On the heath | Oil on canvas | $2,102 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 7 | Horses and a foal, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $1,979 | Sworders | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Horses and a foal | Oil on canvas | $1,979 | Sworders | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Garthorpe Point to Point, 1948 | Oil on board | $1,963 | Sworders | May 2022 |
| 10 | Malcolm Coward (b.1948) | Oil on canvas | $1,426 | Sworders | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,131 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,118 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Malcolm Coward is an English artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $951. 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 Malcolm Coward sold in 2025 for $1,139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcolm Coward work is $951.
The median Malcolm Coward painting sells for $946 across 35 lots.
The median Malcolm Coward work on paper sells for $616 across 2 lots.
The median Malcolm Coward print sells for $98 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Malcolm Coward paintings typically sell for $732–$1,426 (the middle half of 21 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 | 2 | $98†‡ | $146† | — | 2024-01-27 |
| Paintings | 44 | $946†‡ | $2,580 | 79.5% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $616 | $629 | 66.7% | 2021-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Malcolm Coward's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $98. Paintings (44 lots) median $946, record $2,580. A typical Malcolm Coward painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $296–$843†‡ | $626†‡ | $951 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $732–$1,426†‡ | $1,118†‡ | $2,580 |
† 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 | $2,580 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,258 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $629 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $146† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $51‡ |
† 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 Malcolm Coward worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcolm Coward work is $951. The median Malcolm Coward painting sells for $946 across 35 lots. The median Malcolm Coward work on paper sells for $616 across 2 lots. The median Malcolm Coward print sells for $98 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Malcolm Coward paintings typically sell for $732–$1,426 (the middle half of 21 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 Malcolm Coward painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malcolm Coward painting is $946. 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 Malcolm Coward's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malcolm Coward painting is $2,580.
What is the average price of a medium Malcolm Coward painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Malcolm Coward painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,118, 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 Malcolm Coward painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Malcolm Coward painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $626, 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 Malcolm Coward's auction record?
Malcolm Coward's auction record is $2,580, set in 2020.
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