Paul Boston (b. 1952)
What is Paul Boston’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Paul Boston at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,075 including buyer’s premium (middle half $654–$2,203, n=5). The auction record is $11,028 for Painting No. 5 (2017, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting No. 5, 1952 | Oil on linen | $11,028 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2017 |
| 2 | WOMAN, 2003 | Oil on linen | $5,548 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | THE ROOM, 1985 | Ink and charcoal on paper | $2,542 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (FIVE HEADS) | Gouache and charcoal on paper | $2,203 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Torso (the wave), 2001 | Oil on canvas | $2,075 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1952 | Acrylic on paper | $1,744 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Floating Head | Watercolour and pastel | $1,285 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (FIVE HEADS) | Gouache and charcoal on paper | $1,283 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (FIVE HEADS) | Gouache and charcoal on paper | $1,260 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled Drawing No. 10, 1999 | Pastel on paper | $654 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,283 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,271 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Boston is an Australia artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,581. 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 Paul Boston sold in 2026 for $2,542, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Boston on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Boston work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Boston work is $1,581.
The median Paul Boston painting sells for $4,026 across 12 lots.
The median Paul Boston work on paper sells for $1,194 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $4,026†‡ | $12,920† | 52.2% | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,194† | $2,542 | 57.1% | 2026-10-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,390–$6,693†‡ | $5,548†‡ | $12,920† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $771–$1,395† | $1,194† | $2,542 |
† 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 | 2014 | $12,920† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $11,028 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,542 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,203 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Boston worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Boston work is $1,581. The median Paul Boston painting sells for $4,026 across 12 lots. The median Paul Boston work on paper sells for $1,194 across 12 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 Paul Boston painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Boston painting is $4,026. 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 Paul Boston's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Boston painting is $12,920. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,920 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Paul Boston work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Boston work on paper is $1,194. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Boston's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Boston work on paper is $2,542.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Boston work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Boston work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Boston's auction record?
Paul Boston's auction record is $12,920, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,920 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Paul Boston record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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