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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Oliver Messell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oliver-messell (updated 2026-11-01).

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.