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# Paul Evans (1931–1987)

## What is Paul Evans’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,272 auction results for Paul Evans at 33 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,385 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,581–$27,984, n=164). The auction record is $403,200 for Sculpture Front Cabinet (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sculpture Front Cabinet, 1967 | Lacquered, gilt, painted and patinated steel, brass, slate, gilt and painted wood | $403,200 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Unique And Important Cabinet, 1977 | Bronze | $384,500 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 3 | Sculpture Front Cabinet, 2005 | Painted wood | $327,600 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Important and Early Sculpture Front cabinet, 1962 | Stainless steel | $312,500 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 5 | Argente cabinet, model PE42A, 1970 | Cabinet | $293,000 | Wright | May 2016 |
| 6 | Sculpture Front Sideboard, 1976 | Painted wood | $289,800 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Sculpture Front wall-hanging cabinet, 1964 | USA, 1964 welded and patinated steel and brass, colored pigments, 23k gold leaf, lacquered wood, slate | $281,600 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Important Skyline cabinet, 1966 | Stainless steel | $262,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Sculpture Front cabinet, 1964 | Cabinet | $233,000 | Wright | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Skyline | Painted wood | $201,600 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 291 | $11,250 |
| Other | 923 | $7,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 675 | $12,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 390 | $6,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 104 | $4,375 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,272 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Evans is a British (modern) artist with 1,559 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $8,125. 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 Evans sold in 2026 for $281,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Paul Evans works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Paul Evans work worth?

Across 1,269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Evans work is $8,125.

The median Paul Evans sculpture sells for $11,250 across 426 lots.

The median Paul Evans painting sells for $6,250 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Paul Evans sculptures typically sell for $8,255–$35,000 (the middle half of 213 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Evans sculptures typically sell for $5,200–$18,750 (the middle half of 165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $6,250† | $37,500 | 71.4% | 2021-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 478 | $11,250 | $384,500 | 89.1% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $106,250 | $403,200 | — | 2026-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $3,302–$9,375 | $6,839 | $27,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 165 | $5,200–$18,750 | $9,375 | $139,700 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 213 | $8,255–$35,000 | $17,640 | $384,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $384,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $312,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $20,320 |

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 Paul Evans worth?

Across 1,269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Evans work is $8,125. The median Paul Evans sculpture sells for $11,250 across 426 lots. The median Paul Evans painting sells for $6,250 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Paul Evans sculptures typically sell for $8,255–$35,000 (the middle half of 213 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Evans sculptures typically sell for $5,200–$18,750 (the middle half of 165 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 Paul Evans sculpture?

Based on 426 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Evans sculpture is $11,250.

### What is Paul Evans's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Evans sculpture is $384,500.

### What is the average price of a large Paul Evans sculpture?

Based on 213 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Evans sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $17,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Evans sculpture?

Based on 165 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Evans sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul Evans's auction record?

Paul Evans's auction record is $403,200, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Evans auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-evans (updated 2026-11-03).

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.