> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-landy · updated 2026-11-03

# Michael Landy (b. 1963)

## What is Michael Landy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Michael Landy at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $782 including buyer’s premium (middle half $407–$1,965, n=12). The auction record is $28,796 for H.2.N.Y. Tinguely Machine Erases its own Construction in 27 Minutes (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H.2.N.Y. Tinguely Machine Erases its own Construction in 27 Minutes, 2007 | Oil paint | $28,796 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 2 | Our Limit is That of the Desire and Imagination of the Human Mind, 1996 | Ink | $21,721 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | Anti-People Campaign Bin (From the Scrapheap Services Series) | — | $21,668 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Scrapheap Services Helmet (From the Scrapheap Services Series) | — | $21,668 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | H.2.N.Y. Suicide Carriage Breaks Down on its Way to Maillols | Pencil, crayon and charcoal on paper | $18,472 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | H.2.N.Y. Homage to New York, 2007 | Oilstick on paper, in two parts | $18,343 | Christie's | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | We Leave the Scum With No Place to Hide (From the Scrapheap Services Series) | — | $14,020 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 8 | We Love the Jobs You Hate (From the Scrapheap Services Series) | — | $14,020 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nourishment, 2002 | Etchings on Hahnmuhle wove paper | $13,059 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Nourishment, 1963 | Etching | $12,055 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $3,002 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,696 |
| Prints | 8 | $1,608 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $6,702 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $1,869 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $534 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michael Landy is a British (modern) artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,900. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Michael Landy sold in 2026 for $3,092, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Michael Landy work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Landy work is $1,900.

The median Michael Landy work on paper sells for $2,169 across 16 lots.

The median Michael Landy print sells for $737 across 14 lots.

The median Michael Landy painting sells for $4,096 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $737‡ | $13,059 | 87.5% | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 4 | $4,096 | $28,796 | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2,169‡ | $21,721 | 80% | 2026-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $888 | $888 | — | 2021-06-14 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,600 | $1,849 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,694 | $28,796 | — | 2015-02-12 |

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

Michael Landy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $737 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $4,096, record $28,796. A typical Michael Landy painting sells for around 5.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $21,694.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $474–$804 | $695 | $3,002 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $461–$9,868‡ | $2,478‡ | $13,059 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,260–$2,315 | $1,468 | $21,721 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,303–$18,343 | $8,956 | $18,472 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $28,796 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $21,721 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $18,472 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,059 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $12,055 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,100 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,849 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,600 |

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 Michael Landy worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Landy work is $1,900. The median Michael Landy work on paper sells for $2,169 across 16 lots. The median Michael Landy print sells for $737 across 14 lots. The median Michael Landy painting sells for $4,096 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Michael Landy work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Landy work on paper is $2,169. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Michael Landy's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Landy work on paper is $21,721.

### What is the average price of a Michael Landy print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Landy print is $737. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Michael Landy's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Landy print is $13,059.

### What is Michael Landy's auction record?

Michael Landy's auction record is $28,796, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Michael Landy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-landy (updated 2026-11-03).

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.