Olive Cook (1912–2002)
What is Olive Cook’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Olive Cook at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $153–$419, n=5). The auction record is $419 for Margaret on the Sofa November 4th 1945 (2025, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret on the Sofa November 4th 1945, 1912 | Ash | $419 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Margaret on the Sofa November 4th 1945, 1945 | Pen and ink and wash; watercolour over pencil | $419 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Lady in a Garden | Lady in a Garden signed to the reverse oil on board | $174 | Cheffins Fine Art | May 2026 |
| 4 | ▲ Olive Cook (1912-2002), 1912 | Watercolour | $172 | Sworders | Aug 2021 |
| 5 | TO THE LIGHTHOUSE | Oil on board | $163 | Sworders | Jul 2002 |
| 6 | An Irish Loaf | Oil on board | $153 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Victorian dolls | Oil on cardboard | $139 | Cheffins Fine Art | Dec 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $174 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Olive Cook is a British artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $419. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Olive Cook sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $804 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Olive Cook record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Olive Cook on OpeningBid →What is a Olive Cook work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olive Cook work is $419.
The median Olive Cook painting sells for $518 across 14 lots.
The median Olive Cook work on paper sells for $297 across 9 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $518† | $1,348† | 87.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $297† | $539† | 90% | 2025-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $341–$708† | $532† | $1,348† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $149–$373† | $297† | $419 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,348† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $822† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $539† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $419 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olive Cook worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olive Cook work is $419. The median Olive Cook painting sells for $518 across 14 lots. The median Olive Cook work on paper sells for $297 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Olive Cook painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olive Cook painting is $518. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olive Cook's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olive Cook painting is $1,348. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,348 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Olive Cook painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olive Cook painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olive Cook's auction record?
Olive Cook's auction record is $1,348, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,348 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Olive Cook record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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