Paul Joyce (b. 1941)
What is Paul Joyce’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Paul Joyce at 4 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $746 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$1,119, n=10). The auction record is $1,205 for Henry Moore with sheep sculpture at his home in Much Hadham (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Moore with sheep sculpture at his home in Much Hadham, 1976 | Gelatin silver print | $1,205 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Henry Moore with sheep sculpture at his home in Much Hadham, 1976, 1940 | Silver print | $1,204 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Triple portrait of Bill Brandt, Brassaï and Ansel Adams, 1976 | Gelatin silver print | $1,119 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Triple portrait of Bill Brandt, Brassaï and Ansel Adams, 1940 | Silver print | $1,118 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Barbarella, 1967 | Six black and white photos | $1,034 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Jane Fonda as Barbarella, 1968 | Wood studios for his documentary work | $457 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Paul Joyce (British, b.1940) David Hockney, Mexico City, 1984, 1984 | Wood studios for his documentary work | $394 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Paul Joyce (British, b.1940) Jane Fonda, Rome, 1968, 1968 | — | $296 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | London, 1978, 1978 | Silver gelatin print | $202 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Paul Joyce (British, b.1940) Henry Moore at his home in Much Hadham, 1976, 1976 | — | $179 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 5 | $1,119 |
| Other | 5 | $394 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,118 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Joyce is a British (modern) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,076. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Joyce sold in 2026 for $1,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Joyce on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Joyce work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Joyce work is $1,076.
The median Paul Joyce photograph sells for $1,118 across 6 lots.
The median Paul Joyce print sells for $457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $457 | $457 | 50% | 2026-07-28 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,118† | $1,205 | 66.7% | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,055–$1,183† | $1,118† | $1,205 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $1,205 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,204 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $457 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Joyce worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Joyce work is $1,076. The median Paul Joyce photograph sells for $1,118 across 6 lots. The median Paul Joyce print sells for $457 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Joyce's auction record?
Paul Joyce's auction record is $1,205, set in 2026.
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