> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-noble · updated 2026-11-02

# Paul Noble (b. 1963)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Paul Noble at 9 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,251 including buyer’s premium (middle half $772–$6,288, n=10). The auction record is $43,136 for Untitled (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | — | $43,136 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Unified Nobson Newton, 2003 | Graphite | $22,995 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Nobwaste, 1998 | Graphite | $16,339 | Phillips | Feb 2015 |
| 4 | Nobsend, 1997-1998 | Graphite | $13,531 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | C.L.I.P.O.N, 1997 | Graphite | $11,168 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Fourteen, 2007 | Ceramics | $8,820 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Quarry N, 1997 | Pencil | $8,275 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Nobson Central, 1998 | Pencil | $8,190 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Nobspital, 1997 | Graphite | $7,620 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Way To Go, 2000 | Pencil | $7,313 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $7,752 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $3,891 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $8,190 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,997 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Noble is a British (modern) artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,055.

A work by Paul Noble sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Noble work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Noble work is $6,055.

The median Paul Noble work on paper sells for $6,547 across 20 lots.

The median Paul Noble sculpture sells for $984 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-07-18 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $6,547 | $22,995 | 90.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $984 | $1,287 | — | 2019-11-27 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $831–$3,236 | $2,584 | $6,055 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,195–$12,350 | $8,190 | $22,995 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $22,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $16,339 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $681 |

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 Noble worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Noble work is $6,055. The median Paul Noble work on paper sells for $6,547 across 20 lots. The median Paul Noble sculpture sells for $984 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Paul Noble work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Noble work on paper is $6,547.

### What is Paul Noble's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Noble work on paper is $22,995.

### What is the average price of a large Paul Noble work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Noble work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Paul Noble's auction record is $43,136, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Noble auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-noble (updated 2026-11-02).

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.