Octavius Oakley (1800–1867)
Octavius Oakley is a British artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $459. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Octavius Oakley is recorded as sold in 2025 for $661; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Octavius Oakley on OpeningBid →What is a Octavius Oakley work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Octavius Oakley work is $459.
The median Octavius Oakley work on paper sells for $416 across 11 lots.
The median Octavius Oakley painting sells for $266 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $266‡ | $266‡ | 50% | 2017-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $416‡ | $2,395‡ | 44% | 2025-11-04 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $98–$818‡ | $335‡ | $2,395‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $2,395‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,134‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $266‡ |
‡ 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 Octavius Oakley worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Octavius Oakley work is $459. The median Octavius Oakley work on paper sells for $416 across 11 lots. The median Octavius Oakley painting sells for $266 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Octavius Oakley work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Octavius Oakley work on paper is $416. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Octavius Oakley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Octavius Oakley work on paper is $2,395. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Octavius Oakley's auction record?
Octavius Oakley's auction record is $2,395, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Octavius Oakley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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