Oscar Mellor (1921–2005)
What is Oscar Mellor’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Oscar Mellor at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $958 including buyer’s premium (middle half $858–$3,340, n=11). The auction record is $5,793 for The Hot Line (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hot Line, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $5,793 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Iris and Hilda, 1921 | Painting | $3,758 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Three figures and a bride, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $3,340 | Sworders | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Three figures and a bride, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $3,340 | Sworders | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Paradoxical Method of Evaluation, 1921 | Painting | $2,689 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Peacock Variations, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $1,424 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Over the Horizon, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $958 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Over the Horizon, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $958 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Eryngium in Glass | Oil on canvas | $858 | Sworders | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Eryngium in Glass, 1921 | Glass | $858 | Sworders | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,191 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $958 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Oscar Mellor is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $958. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Oscar Mellor sold in 2026 for $5,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Oscar Mellor record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Mellor work is $958.
The median Oscar Mellor painting sells for $958 across 13 lots.
The median Oscar Mellor print sells for $131 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $131‡ | $131‡ | — | 2025-10-08 |
| Paintings | 13 | $958‡ | $5,793 | — | 2026-03-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Oscar Mellor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $131. Paintings (13 lots) median $958, record $5,793. A typical Oscar Mellor painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $672–$1,308‡ | $908‡ | $3,340 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $5,793 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,758 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $131‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oscar Mellor worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Mellor work is $958. The median Oscar Mellor painting sells for $958 across 13 lots. The median Oscar Mellor print sells for $131 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Oscar Mellor painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Mellor painting is $958. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oscar Mellor's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Mellor painting is $5,793.
What is the average price of a medium Oscar Mellor painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oscar Mellor painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oscar Mellor's auction record?
Oscar Mellor's auction record is $5,793, set in 2026.
See the full Oscar Mellor record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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