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# Noël Coward (1889–1973)

Noël Coward is a British (modern) artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,434. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Noël Coward sold in 2023 for $17,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Noël Coward work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Noël Coward work is $8,434.

The median Noël Coward painting sells for $9,639 across 42 lots.

The median Noël Coward work on paper sells for $4,911 across 3 lots.

The median Noël Coward photograph sells for $562 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Noël Coward paintings typically sell for $6,308–$13,367 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 42 | $9,639‡ | $57,113 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,911 | $15,089 | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $562 | $562 | — | 2024-08-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,508 | $57,113 | — | 2022-03-23 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $6,308–$13,367‡ | $8,308‡ | $56,508 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $8,133–$26,797 | $17,437 | $57,113 |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $57,113 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $56,508 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $15,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,911 |
| Photography | 2024 | $562 |

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 Noël Coward worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Noël Coward work is $8,434. The median Noël Coward painting sells for $9,639 across 42 lots. The median Noël Coward work on paper sells for $4,911 across 3 lots. The median Noël Coward photograph sells for $562 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Noël Coward paintings typically sell for $6,308–$13,367 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Noël Coward painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Noël Coward painting is $9,639. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Noël Coward's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Noël Coward painting is $57,113.

### What is the average price of a small Noël Coward painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Noël Coward painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Noël Coward painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Noël Coward painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Noël Coward's auction record?

Noël Coward's auction record is $57,113, set in 2004.

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

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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.