Maurice Cockrill (1936–2013)
What is Maurice Cockrill’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 221 auction results for Maurice Cockrill at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $610 including buyer’s premium (middle half $481–$825, n=41). The auction record is $25,319 for Generation - Blue Space, II, (Marienbad.) (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generation - Blue Space, II, (Marienbad.) | Oil on canvas | $25,319 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Generation - Igneous | Oil on canvas | $23,737 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Nocturne to the City | — | $13,188 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | First Blue | Oil on canvas | $11,868 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Infiltration (Red) | Oil on canvas | $10,441 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 6 | The Day of the Squirrel Hunt, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $10,064 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Manifold Landscape, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $10,060 | Roseberys London | Feb 2021 |
| 8 | Garden Opening, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $8,314 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 9 | Untitled | — | $7,061 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | pathology | — | $6,125 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $2,262 |
| Paintings | 141 | $1,063 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $413 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $1,940 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 108 | $919 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $601 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 221 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Maurice Cockrill is a British (modern) artist with 285 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $826. 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 Maurice Cockrill sold in 2026 for $826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Cockrill on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Cockrill work worth?
Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Cockrill work is $826.
The median Maurice Cockrill painting sells for $962 across 164 lots.
The median Maurice Cockrill work on paper sells for $434 across 30 lots.
The median Maurice Cockrill print sells for $416 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Cockrill paintings typically sell for $612–$1,760 (the middle half of 97 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Cockrill paintings typically sell for $482–$826 (the middle half of 42 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 | 6 | $416 | $774 | 83.3% | 2021-10-05 |
| Paintings | 196 | $962†‡ | $25,319 | 83.7% | 2026-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $434† | $1,133 | 90.9% | 2025-12-11 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $10,064 | $25,319 | — | 2021-02-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice Cockrill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $416 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (196 lots) median $962, record $25,319. A typical Maurice Cockrill painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $10,064.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $482–$826†‡ | $666†‡ | $2,126 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $612–$1,760†‡ | $1,083†‡ | $25,319 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $1,563–$4,173 | $2,077 | $10,441 |
† 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) | 6 | $287–$595 | $443 | $1,133 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $309–$528† | $434† | $798 |
† 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 | 2016 | $25,319 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $23,737 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,133 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $968 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $774 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $774 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maurice Cockrill worth?
Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Cockrill work is $826. The median Maurice Cockrill painting sells for $962 across 164 lots. The median Maurice Cockrill work on paper sells for $434 across 30 lots. The median Maurice Cockrill print sells for $416 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Cockrill paintings typically sell for $612–$1,760 (the middle half of 97 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Cockrill paintings typically sell for $482–$826 (the middle half of 42 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 Maurice Cockrill painting?
Based on 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Cockrill painting is $962. 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 Maurice Cockrill's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Cockrill painting is $25,319.
What is the average price of a Maurice Cockrill work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Cockrill work on paper is $434. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maurice Cockrill's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Cockrill work on paper is $1,133.
What is the average price of a medium Maurice Cockrill painting?
Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice Cockrill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,083, 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 Maurice Cockrill painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Cockrill painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $666, 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 Maurice Cockrill's auction record?
Maurice Cockrill's auction record is $25,319, set in 2016.
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