Patrick Scott (1921–2014)
What is Patrick Scott’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 208 auction results for Patrick Scott at 8 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,763 including buyer’s premium (middle half $330–$5,232, n=28). The auction record is $164,838 for GOLD PAINTING 38 (2020, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOLD PAINTING 38, 1966 | Gold leaf and tempera on unprimed canvas | $164,838 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Gold Painting 36, 1966 | Tempera and gold leaf on unprimed canvas, 4 parts | $83,439 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | GOLD PAINTING | Tempera and gold leaf on unprimed canvas, mounted on wood | $33,684 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | GOLD PAINTING 13/89 | Gold leaf on unprimed canvas | $31,534 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | GOLD PAINTING 7/89 | Acrylic on unprimed canvas | $21,787 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Gold Painting 3, 4 | Tempera | $20,860 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Gold painting 186 | Tempera | $19,572 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | GOLD PAINTING 12 | Gold leaf on unprimed canvas | $19,351 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | GOLD PAINTING 7.93 | Gold leaf and tempera on unprimed canvas | $17,200 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Painting | Tempera and silver leaf on canvas | $17,606 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $4,052 |
| Other | 66 | $1,109 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,054 |
| Prints | 39 | $545 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $7,927 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 90 | $2,957 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $545 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 208 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Patrick Scott is an Irish artist with 278 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,039. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Patrick Scott sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,469 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Patrick Scott on OpeningBid →What is a Patrick Scott work worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Scott work is $1,039.
The median Patrick Scott painting sells for $3,966 across 74 lots.
The median Patrick Scott print sells for $545 across 86 lots.
The median Patrick Scott work on paper sells for $1,446 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Scott prints typically sell for $339–$759 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Scott paintings typically sell for $133–$8,648 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 93 | $545† | $15,050 | 92.5% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 99 | $3,966† | $164,838 | 74.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,446† | $3,232 | 67.9% | 2023-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $20,860 | $164,838 | — | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Patrick Scott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (93 lots) median $545 with 92.5% sell-through. Paintings (99 lots) median $3,966, record $164,838. A typical Patrick Scott painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $20,860.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $339–$759† | $522† | $4,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $32–$4,110† | $2,492† | $15,050 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $133–$8,648† | $2,429† | $19,572 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $318–$18,478† | $9,935† | $164,838 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,103–$2,235 | $1,936 | $2,271 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $954–$1,531† | $1,433† | $3,232 |
† 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 | 2020 | $164,838 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $83,439 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $15,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $13,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,232 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,271 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Patrick Scott worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Scott work is $1,039. The median Patrick Scott painting sells for $3,966 across 74 lots. The median Patrick Scott print sells for $545 across 86 lots. The median Patrick Scott work on paper sells for $1,446 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Scott prints typically sell for $339–$759 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Scott paintings typically sell for $133–$8,648 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Patrick Scott painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Scott painting is $3,966. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Scott's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Scott painting is $164,838.
What is the average price of a Patrick Scott print?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Scott print is $545. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Scott's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Scott print is $15,050.
What is the average price of a Patrick Scott work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Scott work on paper is $1,446. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Scott's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Scott work on paper is $3,232.
What is the average price of a small Patrick Scott print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick Scott print (small (under 50 cm)) is $522, 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 medium Patrick Scott painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Scott painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Scott's auction record?
Patrick Scott's auction record is $164,838, set in 2020.
See the full Patrick Scott record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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