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# Paul Rudall (1921–2012)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Paul Rudall at 4 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $551 including buyer’s premium (middle half $344–$723, n=5). The auction record is $1,537 for One Fine Morning (2022, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Fine Morning, 1989 | Oil on board | $1,537 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | In the Pink, 1975 | Oil and chalk on board | $1,106 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (pencil, crayon and gouache on paper) | Pencil, crayon and gouache on paper, with scratching out | $1,090 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Spotlight | Oil on paper | $1,031 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Out of the blue | Oil on paper | $954 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Absract composition | Oil on board | $850 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2020 |
| 7 | Tower of Strength | Painting | $850 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Above Ground | Oil on paper | $834 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | History Relates | Pencil and gouache on paper | $818 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABSTRACT FORMS ON YELLOW | Woodcuts for book illustrations to accompany poetry by Jack Beeching (1957) | $946 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $706 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $673 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $778 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $538 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Rudall is a British (modern) artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Rudall sold in 2026 for $723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Rudall work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rudall work is $700.

The median Paul Rudall painting sells for $746 across 22 lots.

The median Paul Rudall work on paper sells for $557 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $746‡ | $2,421‡ | — | 2025-08-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $557 | $818 | — | 2023-07-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $478–$746 | $598 | $1,031 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $778–$1,293‡ | $954‡ | $2,421‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $509–$557 | $538 | $646 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,421‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,537 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $818 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $738 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rudall worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rudall work is $700. The median Paul Rudall painting sells for $746 across 22 lots. The median Paul Rudall work on paper sells for $557 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paul Rudall painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Rudall painting is $746. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Rudall's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Rudall painting is $2,421. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Rudall painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Rudall painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $598, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Rudall painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Rudall painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $954, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Paul Rudall's auction record is $2,421, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Rudall auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-rudall (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.