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# Paul Funge (1944–2011)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Paul Funge at 3 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $367–$573, n=5). The auction record is $4,587 for NUDE (2026, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUDE, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $4,587 | deVeres Art Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | THE SAXOPHONE PLAYER | Oil on paper laid on board | $573 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN | Oil on board | $487 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Enniscorthy Street Scene | Oil on board | $422 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | ABSTRACT PORTRAIT, 1976-1978 | Pastel on paper | $367 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | STUDY OF A WOMAN, 1984 | Oil on paper laid on board | $367 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $422 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Funge is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $487. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Funge sold in 2026 for $4,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Funge work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Funge work is $487.

The median Paul Funge painting sells for $487 across 5 lots.

The median Paul Funge work on paper sells for $367 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $487 | $4,587 | 83.3% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $367 | $367 | — | 2026-02-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,587 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $573 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $367 |

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 Funge worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Funge work is $487. The median Paul Funge painting sells for $487 across 5 lots. The median Paul Funge work on paper sells for $367 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Paul Funge's auction record is $4,587, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Funge auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-funge (updated 2026-11-01).

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.