Neil Cawthorne (1936–2022)
Neil Cawthorne is a British artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $736. 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 Neil Cawthorne is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,351; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Cawthorne work is $736.
The median Neil Cawthorne painting sells for $620 across 39 lots.
The median Neil Cawthorne print sells for $20 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Neil Cawthorne paintings typically sell for $455–$1,336 (the middle half of 33 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 | 5 | $20†‡ | $78‡ | — | 2022-03-22 |
| Paintings | 50 | $620†‡ | $3,192 | 78% | 2026-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,075 | $3,192 | — | 2008-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Neil Cawthorne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $20. Paintings (50 lots) median $620, record $3,192. A typical Neil Cawthorne painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,075.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $317–$574†‡ | $442†‡ | $620† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $455–$1,336†‡ | $758†‡ | $3,192 |
† 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 | 2008 | $3,192 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $78‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $34‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Neil Cawthorne worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Cawthorne work is $736. The median Neil Cawthorne painting sells for $620 across 39 lots. The median Neil Cawthorne print sells for $20 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Neil Cawthorne paintings typically sell for $455–$1,336 (the middle half of 33 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 Neil Cawthorne painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Cawthorne painting is $620. 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 Neil Cawthorne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Cawthorne painting is $3,192.
What is the average price of a medium Neil Cawthorne painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Neil Cawthorne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $758, 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 Neil Cawthorne's auction record?
Neil Cawthorne's auction record is $3,192, set in 2008.
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