> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neville-cayley-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Neville (1853–1903)

## What is Neville’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Neville at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $285 including buyer’s premium (middle half $282–$523, n=9). The auction record is $2,123 for Kookaburras (2022, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kookaburras, 1902 | Watercolour | $2,123 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Magpie with Lizard | Watercolour | $1,742 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 3 | Kookaburra & Fairy Wren | Watercolour | $885 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Magpie with Grasshopper, 1897 | Watercolour | $681 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Bats Hunting on the River, 1897 | Watercolour | $575 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2022 |
| 6 | Magpie Feeding Chicks, 1891 | Watercolour | $523 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Eastern Rosellas, 1896 | Watercolour | $405 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Birds Nest, 1892 | Watercolour | $388 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magpies, 1893 | Lithograph | $663 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Lyre Birds, 1893 | Lithograph | $537 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $397 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $455 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $344 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Neville is an Australia artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $482. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Neville sold in 2026 for $523, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Neville work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neville work is $482.

The median Neville work on paper sells for $421 across 85 lots.

The median Neville print sells for $284 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Neville work on papers typically sell for $264–$665 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Neville work on papers typically sell for $315–$949 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $284† | $663 | — | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 114 | $421† | $5,989† | 74.6% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,714† | $5,989† | — | 2022-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $264–$665† | $395† | $5,860† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $315–$949† | $636† | $5,989† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,989† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,860† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $663 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $537 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Neville worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neville work is $482. The median Neville work on paper sells for $421 across 85 lots. The median Neville print sells for $284 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Neville work on papers typically sell for $264–$665 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Neville work on papers typically sell for $315–$949 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neville work on paper is $421. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Neville's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neville work on paper is $5,989. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,989 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Neville work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Neville work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Neville work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Neville work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $636, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Neville's auction record?

Neville's auction record is $5,989, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,989 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Neville auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neville-cayley-2 (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.