Olwyn Bowey (b. 1936)
What is Olwyn Bowey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Olwyn Bowey at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,962 including buyer’s premium (middle half $699–$5,840, n=9). The auction record is $19,829 for Gardener's World (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardener's World, 1936 | Painting | $19,829 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | MYRTLE'S HANGING BASKETS, 1936 | Oil on board | $12,730 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | Flowerpiece, 1936 | Painting | $11,934 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | STANDARD MARGUERITE, 1936 | Oil on board | $10,666 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 5 | IN THE GREENHOUSE, 1936 | Oil on board | $6,881 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Greenhouse interior | Watercolour and gouache | $6,622 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Greenhouse interior, 1936 | Watercolour and gouache | $6,622 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | FLORA, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $6,021 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 9 | Geraniums | Oil on board Dimensions | $5,840 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | THE MIST HOUSE, 1936 | Watercolour and pastel | $5,161 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $2,594 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $985 |
| Other | 10 | $757 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $3,912 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $628 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Olwyn Bowey is a British (modern) artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,704.
A work by Olwyn Bowey sold in 2026 for $1,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olwyn Bowey on OpeningBid →What is a Olwyn Bowey work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olwyn Bowey work is $1,704.
The median Olwyn Bowey painting sells for $2,335 across 30 lots.
The median Olwyn Bowey work on paper sells for $934 across 16 lots.
The median Olwyn Bowey print sells for $482 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Olwyn Bowey paintings typically sell for $1,416–$6,321 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $482 | $482 | — | 2021-01-31 |
| Paintings | 32 | $2,335 | $19,829 | 93.8% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $934 | $6,622 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,730 | $19,829 | — | 2023-07-12 |
Olwyn Bowey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $482. Paintings (32 lots) median $2,335, record $19,829. A typical Olwyn Bowey painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,730.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,416–$6,321 | $3,957 | $19,829 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $361–$934 | $602 | $3,097 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $19,829 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $12,730 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,622 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,161 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $482 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olwyn Bowey worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olwyn Bowey work is $1,704. The median Olwyn Bowey painting sells for $2,335 across 30 lots. The median Olwyn Bowey work on paper sells for $934 across 16 lots. The median Olwyn Bowey print sells for $482 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Olwyn Bowey paintings typically sell for $1,416–$6,321 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Olwyn Bowey painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olwyn Bowey painting is $2,335.
What is Olwyn Bowey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olwyn Bowey painting is $19,829.
What is the average price of a Olwyn Bowey work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olwyn Bowey work on paper is $934.
What is Olwyn Bowey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olwyn Bowey work on paper is $6,622.
What is the average price of a medium Olwyn Bowey painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olwyn Bowey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Olwyn Bowey work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olwyn Bowey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Olwyn Bowey's auction record?
Olwyn Bowey's auction record is $19,829, set in 2023.
See the full Olwyn Bowey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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