> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/malvina-cheek · updated 2026-11-02

# Malvina Cheek (1915–2016)

## What is Malvina Cheek’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Malvina Cheek at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $676 including buyer’s premium (middle half $453–$765, n=23). The auction record is $4,568 for Dorset coast (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorset coast | Oil on canvas | $4,568 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Bomb damage | Watercolor and pencil on paper laid down on card | $3,202 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | North London view | Oil on canvas | $2,587 | Sworders | May 2021 |
| 4 | North London view, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $2,408 | Sworders | May 2021 |
| 5 | Aloe vera plants in a Provençal village, 1951 | Gouache and watercolour on paper | $2,095 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Pear Tree in Snow | Oil on canvas | $1,757 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Pear Tree | Oil on canvas | $935 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Pear Tree in Snow (with 'Study for The Avenue' on the reverse) | Oil on canvas | $782 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Still Life with Cabbages | Oil on canvas | $747 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Village scene in Provence, 1951 | Gouache and watercolour on paper | $733 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $688 |
| Paintings | 19 | $680 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $680 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Malvina Cheek is a British artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $678. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Malvina Cheek sold in 2026 for $1,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Malvina Cheek work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Malvina Cheek work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malvina Cheek work is $678.

The median Malvina Cheek painting sells for $663 across 20 lots.

The median Malvina Cheek work on paper sells for $676 across 7 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 | 20 | $663† | $4,568 | — | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $676† | $3,202 | — | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $441–$774† | $608† | $4,568 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $676–$703† | $699† | $3,202 |

† 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 | 2026 | $4,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,202 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $703 |

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 Malvina Cheek worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malvina Cheek work is $678. The median Malvina Cheek painting sells for $663 across 20 lots. The median Malvina Cheek work on paper sells for $676 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Malvina Cheek painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malvina Cheek painting is $663. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Malvina Cheek's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Malvina Cheek painting is $4,568.

### What is the average price of a medium Malvina Cheek painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Malvina Cheek painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Malvina Cheek's auction record?

Malvina Cheek's auction record is $4,568, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Malvina Cheek auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/malvina-cheek (updated 2026-11-02).

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.