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# Neville Cayley (1886–1950)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Neville Cayley at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $203 including buyer’s premium (middle half $92–$261, n=10). The auction record is $1,495 for Birds (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birds | Watercolour | $1,495 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Kookaburra and Blue Wren, 1897 | Watercolour | $1,006 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2013 |
| 3 | Cranes | Watercolour | $611 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Kookaburra | Watercolour | $596 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Blue Birds, 1909 | Watercolour | $582 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Wren | Watercolour | $519 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Magpie | Ink and watercolour | $364 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2012 |
| 8 | Ducks | Watercolor | $286 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Waterbird | Watercolour | $265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Cronulla Beach | Watercolour | $248 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $248 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $582 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $246 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Neville Cayley is an Australia artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $393. 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 Neville Cayley sold in 2026 for $611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Neville Cayley work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neville Cayley work is $393.

The median Neville Cayley work on paper sells for $373 across 82 lots.

The median Neville Cayley print sells for $39 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Neville Cayley work on papers typically sell for $255–$637 (the middle half of 66 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 | 3 | $39† | $44† | 66.7% | 2020-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 112 | $373†‡ | $3,143† | 73.2% | 2026-03-25 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,353† | $3,143† | — | 2024-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $255–$637†‡ | $365†‡ | $3,143† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $285–$516† | $382† | $1,006 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,143† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,353† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $44† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $35† |

† 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 Cayley worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neville Cayley work is $393. The median Neville Cayley work on paper sells for $373 across 82 lots. The median Neville Cayley print sells for $39 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Neville Cayley work on papers typically sell for $255–$637 (the middle half of 66 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 Neville Cayley work on paper?

Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neville Cayley work on paper is $373. 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 Neville Cayley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neville Cayley work on paper is $3,143. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,143 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Neville Cayley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $365, 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 medium Neville Cayley work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Neville Cayley work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Neville Cayley's auction record?

Neville Cayley's auction record is $3,143, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,143 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Neville Cayley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neville-cayley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.