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# Pamela Griffith (b. 1943)

## What is Pamela Griffith’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Pamela Griffith at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $79 including buyer’s premium (middle half $44–$178, n=29). The auction record is $327 for Black Backed Magpie in the Poinsettia (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Waters Lagoon, Kakadu | Watercolour | $272 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Bend in the Burnett River, Queensland | Watercolour | $184 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Backed Magpie in the Poinsettia | Etching | $327 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Sydney Harbour | Etching | $305 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Nasturtium | Etching | $227 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | The Meadow Argus Butterfly & Kangaroo Paw | Etching | $209 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Whistling Honeyeater | Etching | $183 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Grains of Wattle | Etching | $178 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Sweet Pea | Etching | $178 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Brolgas By The Lagoon | Etching | $168 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 41 | $79 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $90 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $65 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pamela Griffith is an Australia artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $90. 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 Pamela Griffith sold in 2026 for $227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pamela Griffith work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pamela Griffith work is $90.

The median Pamela Griffith print sells for $83 across 58 lots.

The median Pamela Griffith painting sells for $713 across 2 lots.

The median Pamela Griffith work on paper sells for $184 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Pamela Griffith prints typically sell for $67–$178 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Pamela Griffith prints typically sell for $40–$83 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 69 | $83† | $327 | 84.1% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 7 | $713† | $1,309† | 28.6% | 2025-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $184 | $272 | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $316† | $1,309† | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Pamela Griffith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $83 with 84.1% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $713, record $1,309. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,309 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Pamela Griffith painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $316.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $40–$83† | $63† | $187† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $67–$178† | $104† | $327 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,309† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $305† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $272 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $184 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $118 |

† 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 Pamela Griffith worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pamela Griffith work is $90. The median Pamela Griffith print sells for $83 across 58 lots. The median Pamela Griffith painting sells for $713 across 2 lots. The median Pamela Griffith work on paper sells for $184 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pamela Griffith prints typically sell for $67–$178 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pamela Griffith prints typically sell for $40–$83 (the middle half of 21 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 Pamela Griffith print?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pamela Griffith print is $83. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pamela Griffith's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pamela Griffith print is $327.

### What is the average price of a medium Pamela Griffith print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pamela Griffith print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Pamela Griffith print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pamela Griffith print (small (under 50 cm)) is $63, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pamela Griffith's auction record?

Pamela Griffith's auction record is $1,309, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,309 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Pamela Griffith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pamela-griffith (updated 2026-11-02).

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.