Penleigh Boyd (1890–1923)
Penleigh Boyd is an Australian artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,432. 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 Penleigh Boyd sold in 2026 for $14,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Penleigh Boyd work is $11,432.
The median Penleigh Boyd painting sells for $15,471 across 44 lots.
The median Penleigh Boyd work on paper sells for $1,304 across 8 lots.
The median Penleigh Boyd print sells for $145 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Penleigh Boyd paintings typically sell for $10,889–$39,595 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $145 | $145 | 50% | 2018-09-27 |
| Paintings | 54 | $15,471†‡ | $120,216 | 81.5% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,304† | $23,882 | 66.7% | 2021-04-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $113,960† | $120,216 | — | 2024-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Penleigh Boyd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $145 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $15,471, record $120,216. A typical Penleigh Boyd painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $113,960.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $4,536–$27,974†‡ | $10,173†‡ | $38,998 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $10,889–$39,595†‡ | $24,064†‡ | $120,216 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $648–$1,360† | $1,128† | $5,622† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $120,216 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $113,960† |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $23,882 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,622† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $145 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Penleigh Boyd worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Penleigh Boyd work is $11,432. The median Penleigh Boyd painting sells for $15,471 across 44 lots. The median Penleigh Boyd work on paper sells for $1,304 across 8 lots. The median Penleigh Boyd print sells for $145 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Penleigh Boyd paintings typically sell for $10,889–$39,595 (the middle half of 26 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 Penleigh Boyd painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Penleigh Boyd painting is $15,471. 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 Penleigh Boyd's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Penleigh Boyd painting is $120,216.
What is the average price of a Penleigh Boyd work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Penleigh Boyd work on paper is $1,304. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Penleigh Boyd's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Penleigh Boyd work on paper is $23,882.
What is the average price of a medium Penleigh Boyd painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Penleigh Boyd painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Penleigh Boyd painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Penleigh Boyd painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,173, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Penleigh Boyd's auction record?
Penleigh Boyd's auction record is $120,216, set in 2024.
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