Oliver Messell (1904–1978)
Oliver Messell is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,406. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Oliver Messell sold in 2024 for $4,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Oliver Messell on OpeningBid →What is a Oliver Messell work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Messell work is $1,406.
The median Oliver Messell painting sells for $4,795 across 1 lots.
The median Oliver Messell work on paper sells for $1,406 across 1 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 | 1 | $4,795 | $4,795 | — | 2024-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,406† | $1,406† | — | 2021-08-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,795 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,406† |
† 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 Messell worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Messell work is $1,406. The median Oliver Messell painting sells for $4,795 across 1 lots. The median Oliver Messell work on paper sells for $1,406 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oliver Messell's auction record?
Oliver Messell's auction record is $7,628, set in 2021.
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