Oliver Clare (1843–1927)
What is Oliver Clare’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Oliver Clare at 24 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,282 including buyer’s premium (middle half $769–$1,513, n=19). The auction record is $12,754 for still life with grapes; still life with a bird's nest (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | still life with grapes; still life with a bird's nest | Oil on canvas | $12,754 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | still life with grapes; still life with raspberries | Oil on board | $6,826 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | A Pair of still life studies of fruit | Oil on canvas | $4,229 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 4 | primroses | Oil on canvas | $3,994 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Primroses and Lilacs and Fruits | Oil on board | $3,335 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 1994 |
| 6 | PAIR OF FRUIT STILL LIFES | Two oils on panel | $3,250 | Grogan & Company | Feb 2011 |
| 7 | Still life of apples, grapes and strawberries on a mossy bank | Oil on board | $2,735 | Sworders | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Still life of apples, grapes and strawberries on a mossy bank, 1852 | Oil on board | $2,735 | Sworders | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Still Life with Mountain Laurel | Oil on board | $2,233 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2004 |
| 10 | still life with grapes | Oil on canvas | $2,115 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $1,300 |
| Paintings | 49 | $1,075 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,192 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Oliver Clare is a British (modern) artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,075. 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 Oliver Clare sold in 2026 for $1,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Oliver Clare record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Oliver Clare on OpeningBid →What is a Oliver Clare work worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Clare work is $1,075.
The median Oliver Clare painting sells for $999 across 81 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oliver Clare paintings typically sell for $694–$1,422 (the middle half of 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $999†‡ | $3,335 | 81% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,229 | $12,754 | — | 2007-10-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 77 | $694–$1,422†‡ | $999†‡ | $3,335 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $3,335 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,091† |
† 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 Oliver Clare worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Clare work is $1,075. The median Oliver Clare painting sells for $999 across 81 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oliver Clare paintings typically sell for $694–$1,422 (the middle half of 77 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 Oliver Clare painting?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oliver Clare painting is $999. 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 Oliver Clare's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oliver Clare painting is $3,335.
What is the average price of a small Oliver Clare painting?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oliver Clare painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $999, 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 Oliver Clare's auction record?
Oliver Clare's auction record is $12,754, set in 2007.
See the full Oliver Clare record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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