Patrick Heron (1920–1999)
What is Patrick Heron’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 485 auction results for Patrick Heron at 39 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,161 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,862–$18,530, n=73). The auction record is $1,307,968 for Camellia Garden: March 1956 (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camellia Garden: March 1956, 1920 | Oil paint | $1,307,968 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | The Blue Table with Window, 1954 | Charcoal | $815,286 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | October Horizon: October 1957, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $724,163 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Blue November Painting, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $558,106 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | black painting (emerald disc) march 1960 | — | $466,403 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | ROUND TABLE AGAINST THE SEA, 1949 | Oil paint | $385,587 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Big Red with Cadmium Green: July 1960 | — | $341,526 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | St Ives Window with Red Carpet, 1920 | Oil paint | $331,174 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Big Grey - With Disc: June - September 1959, 1920 | Oil paint | $323,701 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Window near St Ives, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $268,512 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 84 | $77,033 |
| Other | 27 | $18,455 |
| Works on paper | 86 | $15,555 |
| Prints | 225 | $3,643 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $128,865 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $12,657 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 272 | $4,653 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 485 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Patrick Heron is a British (modern) artist with 539 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,076. 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 Patrick Heron sold in 2026 for $34,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Patrick Heron on OpeningBid →What is a Patrick Heron work worth?
Across 470 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Heron work is $5,076.
The median Patrick Heron print sells for $3,207 across 270 lots.
The median Patrick Heron painting sells for $56,313 across 103 lots.
The median Patrick Heron work on paper sells for $15,000 across 73 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Heron prints typically sell for $1,982–$4,803 (the middle half of 234 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Heron paintings typically sell for $28,077–$143,068 (the middle half of 46 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 | 286 | $3,207†‡ | $16,878 | 94.4% | 2026-10-30 |
| Paintings | 121 | $56,313† | $1.3M | 85.1% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $15,000‡ | $72,888 | 97.3% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $182,443 | $1.3M | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Patrick Heron's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (286 lots) median $3,207 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $56,313, record $1,307,968. A typical Patrick Heron painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 38 lots) the median is $182,443.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $754–$4,254‡ | $1,731‡ | $6,085 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 234 | $1,982–$4,803†‡ | $3,485†‡ | $16,878 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $15,350–$42,721 | $27,749 | $120,345 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $28,077–$143,068 | $57,916 | $385,587 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $75,554–$221,058† | $128,865† | $1.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $8,790–$15,063‡ | $11,256‡ | $32,619 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $17,190–$40,658 | $19,786 | $72,888 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $815,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $72,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $55,224 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $16,878 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $12,911 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Patrick Heron worth?
Across 470 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Heron work is $5,076. The median Patrick Heron print sells for $3,207 across 270 lots. The median Patrick Heron painting sells for $56,313 across 103 lots. The median Patrick Heron work on paper sells for $15,000 across 73 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Heron prints typically sell for $1,982–$4,803 (the middle half of 234 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Heron paintings typically sell for $28,077–$143,068 (the middle half of 46 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 Patrick Heron print?
Based on 270 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Heron print is $3,207. 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 Patrick Heron's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Heron print is $16,878.
What is the average price of a Patrick Heron painting?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Heron painting is $56,313. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Heron's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Heron painting is $1,307,968.
What is the average price of a Patrick Heron work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Heron work on paper is $15,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Patrick Heron's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Heron work on paper is $72,888.
What is the average price of a medium Patrick Heron print?
Based on 234 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Heron print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Patrick Heron painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Heron painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $57,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Patrick Heron's auction record?
Patrick Heron's auction record is $1,307,968, set in 2008.
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