Norman Ackroyd (1938–2024)
What is Norman Ackroyd’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for Norman Ackroyd at 21 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $722 including buyer’s premium (middle half $397–$862, n=33). The auction record is $5,130 for Shannon (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roareim, Flannan | Oil on canvas | $3,361 | Roseberys London | Feb 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shannon, 1938 | Wove paper | $5,130 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | St Kilda in Sunlight - Stac Lee | Etching | $4,768 | Tennants | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | The furthest lands, 2005 | Etchings | $3,918 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | The Furthest Lands: ten etchings from the edge of the British Isles, 2005 | Ten aquatint etchings on 280gsm Somerset rag paper | $3,793 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Fragments, 2018 | Twelve etchings on 280gsm Somerset rag | $3,582 | Roseberys London | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Skellig Revisited, 2015 | Ten etchings on 280gsm Somerset rag | $3,582 | Roseberys London | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | From Polglass, Wenlock Edge, Cul Mor, On Long Mynd, Loch Broom, Western Ross, Rudland Rigg, Wiltshire Skyline, The Stour at Mistley, and St David’s, 1991 | Etching with aquatint on wove | $3,442 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Brancaster Roads - Ten Etchings of the North Norfolk Shore, 1938 | Caster Roads - Ten Etchings of the North Norfolk Shore | $3,339 | Sworders | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | Weston Hill – Clen Forest, 1993 | Chalk Hill Covert – Ashtall | $3,098 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 120 | $620 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $654 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $633 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Norman Ackroyd is a British (modern) artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $474. 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 Norman Ackroyd sold in 2026 for $697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Ackroyd work is $474.
The median Norman Ackroyd print sells for $474 across 174 lots.
The median Norman Ackroyd photograph sells for $96 across 9 lots.
The median Norman Ackroyd work on paper sells for $1,311 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Norman Ackroyd prints typically sell for $300–$878 (the middle half of 100 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Ackroyd prints typically sell for $250–$725 (the middle half of 74 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 | 186 | $474†‡ | $5,130 | 93.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,361 | $3,361 | — | 2020-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,311 | $2,336 | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Photography | 10 | $96†‡ | $192‡ | 90% | 2025-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $3,582 | $5,130 | — | 2026-02-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Norman Ackroyd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (186 lots) median $474 with 93.5% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,361, record $3,361. A typical Norman Ackroyd painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $3,582.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $300–$878†‡ | $480†‡ | $5,130 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $250–$725†‡ | $464†‡ | $4,768 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $82–$123†‡ | $96†‡ | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,768 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,361 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,336 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,311 |
| Photography | 2025 | $192‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $192‡ |
‡ 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 Norman Ackroyd worth?
Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Ackroyd work is $474. The median Norman Ackroyd print sells for $474 across 174 lots. The median Norman Ackroyd photograph sells for $96 across 9 lots. The median Norman Ackroyd work on paper sells for $1,311 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Norman Ackroyd prints typically sell for $300–$878 (the middle half of 100 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Ackroyd prints typically sell for $250–$725 (the middle half of 74 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 Norman Ackroyd print?
Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Ackroyd print is $474. 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 Norman Ackroyd's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Ackroyd print is $5,130.
What is the average price of a small Norman Ackroyd print?
Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman Ackroyd print (small (under 50 cm)) is $480, 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 Norman Ackroyd print?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norman Ackroyd print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $464, 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 Norman Ackroyd's auction record?
Norman Ackroyd's auction record is $5,130, set in 2024.
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