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# Norman Stansfield Cornish (1919–2014)

## What is Norman Stansfield Cornish’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Norman Stansfield Cornish at 3 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,094–$5,018, n=6). The auction record is $9,437 for Miners in Pit Cage (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miners in Pit Cage, 1919 | Charcoal and chalk on paper, laid on card | $9,437 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Miners Going to Work | Mixed media | $5,353 | Tennants | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | The Gantry | Watercolour on newspaper | $4,014 | Tennants | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Miner in a flat cap | Mixed media | $3,345 | Tennants | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Bar Maid | Mixed media | $3,011 | Tennants | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | The artist's father seated in a chair | Mixed media | $1,255 | Tennants | Jun 2026 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,345 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Norman Stansfield Cornish is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $3,345. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Norman Stansfield Cornish sold in 2026 for $9,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Stansfield Cornish work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Stansfield Cornish work is $3,345.

The median Norman Stansfield Cornish work on paper sells for $4,014 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,014‡ | $9,437 | — | 2026-07-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,437 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,014 |

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 Norman Stansfield Cornish worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Stansfield Cornish work is $3,345. The median Norman Stansfield Cornish work on paper sells for $4,014 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Norman Stansfield Cornish's auction record?

Norman Stansfield Cornish's auction record is $9,437, set in 2026.

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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, “Norman Stansfield Cornish auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-stansfield-cornish-mbe (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.