Paul Delprat (b. 1942)
What is Paul Delprat’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Paul Delprat at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $105 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71–$138, n=13). The auction record is $1,042 for Entertainers (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entertainers | Oil on board | $1,042 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Lovers in the Garden | Oil on composition board | $649 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Figures in Bushscape | Oil on canvas on board | $324 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Nude | Oil on board | $268 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Two Nude Figures | — | $245 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Seated Nude | Oil on Board | $201 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2010 |
| 7 | Seated Nude, 1970 | Watercolour | $149 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (Seated Nude), 1970 | Oil on board | $138 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To the Penis, 1980 | Etching | $374 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Arabesque, 1983 | Etching | $115 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $235 |
| Prints | 8 | $54 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $112 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $92 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Delprat is an Australia artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $108. 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 Delprat sold in 2026 for $115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Delprat on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Delprat work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delprat work is $108.
The median Paul Delprat painting sells for $201 across 17 lots.
The median Paul Delprat print sells for $51 across 12 lots.
The median Paul Delprat work on paper sells for $112 across 5 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 | 18 | $51† | $374 | 66.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 28 | $201†‡ | $1,042 | 60.7% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $112† | $149 | 62.5% | 2026-08-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $649† | $1,042 | — | 2026-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Delprat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $51 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $201, record $1,042. A typical Paul Delprat painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $649.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $43–$112† | $45† | $374 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $113–$187† | $138† | $380† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $96–$298†‡ | $268†‡ | $392† |
† 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) | 5 | $105–$141† | $112† | $149 |
† 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 | 2026 | $1,042 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $649 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $374 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $149 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $141† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $115 |
† 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 Delprat worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delprat work is $108. The median Paul Delprat painting sells for $201 across 17 lots. The median Paul Delprat print sells for $51 across 12 lots. The median Paul Delprat work on paper sells for $112 across 5 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 Delprat painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delprat painting is $201. 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 Delprat's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delprat painting is $1,042.
What is the average price of a Paul Delprat print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delprat print is $51. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Delprat's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delprat print is $374.
What is Paul Delprat's auction record?
Paul Delprat's auction record is $1,042, set in 2026.
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