Malcolm Morley (1931–2018)
What is Malcolm Morley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Malcolm Morley at 32 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,139 including buyer’s premium (middle half $327–$13,065, n=28). The auction record is $1,891,309 for SS Amsterdam in Front of Rotterdam (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Amsterdam in Front of Rotterdam, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $1,891,309 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | Cristoforo Colombo | Acrylic on canvas | $997,043 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Buckingham Palace with First Prize, 1970 | Liquitex with encaustic and ribbon on canvas and water pistol | $626,751 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 4 | Safety is Your Business, 1971 | Painting | $600,969 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Onsettant Moie, 1974 | Oil paint | $470,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 6 | Landscape with Horses, 1980 | Oil paint | $412,500 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Aegean Crime, 1987 | Oil paint | $327,600 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 8 | Castle with Sailboats, 1969 | Oil paint | $313,258 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 9 | The Boat, The Knight, The Tank, 1990 | Triptych | $261,006 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Out of Africa, 1999 | Oil paint | $180,850 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $57,182 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $3,169 |
| Other | 14 | $2,000 |
| Prints | 54 | $419 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $75,051 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $2,438 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 79 | $1,170 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Malcolm Morley is a British (modern) artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,032. 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 Morley sold in 2026 for $4,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcolm Morley work is $2,032.
The median Malcolm Morley print sells for $394 across 73 lots.
The median Malcolm Morley work on paper sells for $3,916 across 47 lots.
The median Malcolm Morley painting sells for $75,051 across 40 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Malcolm Morley prints typically sell for $189–$610 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Malcolm Morley work on papers typically sell for $2,999–$13,700 (the middle half of 26 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 | 94 | $394†‡ | $3,528 | 77.7% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 43 | $75,051 | $1.9M | 93% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $3,916†‡ | $76,700 | 65.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $413 | $413 | — | 1989-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $313,258 | $1.9M | — | 2023-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Malcolm Morley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (94 lots) median $394 with 77.7% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $75,051, record $1,891,309. A typical Malcolm Morley painting sells for around 191× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $313,258.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $189–$610†‡ | $364†‡ | $3,239† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $564–$1,180‡ | $937‡ | $3,528 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,750–$41,571 | $13,860 | $470,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $77,262–$324,015 | $115,116 | $1.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,375–$3,760 | $2,125 | $28,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,999–$13,700†‡ | $5,660†‡ | $71,159 |
† 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 | 2015 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2004 | $626,751 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $76,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $71,159 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,528 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,239† |
| Photography | 1989 | $413 |
† 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 Malcolm Morley worth?
Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcolm Morley work is $2,032. The median Malcolm Morley print sells for $394 across 73 lots. The median Malcolm Morley work on paper sells for $3,916 across 47 lots. The median Malcolm Morley painting sells for $75,051 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Malcolm Morley prints typically sell for $189–$610 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Malcolm Morley work on papers typically sell for $2,999–$13,700 (the middle half of 26 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 Morley print?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malcolm Morley print is $394. 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 Morley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malcolm Morley print is $3,528.
What is the average price of a Malcolm Morley work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malcolm Morley work on paper is $3,916. 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 Morley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malcolm Morley work on paper is $76,700.
What is the average price of a Malcolm Morley painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malcolm Morley painting is $75,051.
What is Malcolm Morley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malcolm Morley painting is $1,891,309.
What is the average price of a medium Malcolm Morley print?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Malcolm Morley print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $364, 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 Malcolm Morley work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Malcolm Morley work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,660, 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 Morley's auction record?
Malcolm Morley's auction record is $1,891,309, set in 2015.
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