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

# Matthew Draper (b. 1973)

## What is Matthew Draper’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Matthew Draper at 3 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $971 including buyer’s premium (middle half $688–$1,396, n=6). The auction record is $4,208 for MIST AND REFLECTIONS, EAST LOTHIAN - 2011 (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIST AND REFLECTIONS, EAST LOTHIAN - 2011 | <p>Signed and dated lower left, signed and inscribed with title verso, pastel</p> | $4,208 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | STORM, AULD REEKIE - 2008 | <p>Signed and dated lower left, signed, dated and titled to backboard, pastel on paper </p> | $1,490 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | 7:30PM THE BASS ROCK, 2006 | Signed and dated lower left, signed, dated and titled verso, pastel | $1,117 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Darkness Nocturne | Signed and indistinctly dated lower left, mixed media | $1,107 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | SHROUDED STREETS, EDINBURGH, 2004 | Signed and dated lower left, signed, dated and titled to backboard, pastel | $825 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | PASSING RAYS: A STUDY OF BASS ROCK - 2017 | <p>Signed and dated lower left, signed to backboard, charcoal</p> | $642 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | ABOVE - 2003, 2003 | Signed lower right, signed, inscribed and dated to backboard, pastel on paper | $629 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Boy, 2005 | Oil on panel | $599 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $971 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,117 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Matthew Draper is a British artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $825. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Matthew Draper sold in 2026 for $825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matthew Draper work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Draper work is $825.

The median Matthew Draper work on paper sells for $642 across 5 lots.

The median Matthew Draper painting sells for $599 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $599 | $599 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $642‡ | $4,208 | 83.3% | 2026-03-31 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,208 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,490 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $599 |

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 Matthew Draper worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Draper work is $825. The median Matthew Draper work on paper sells for $642 across 5 lots. The median Matthew Draper painting sells for $599 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Matthew Draper's auction record?

Matthew Draper's auction record is $4,208, 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, “Matthew Draper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-draper (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.
