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

# Philip Core (1951–1989)

Philip Core is a British artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Core sold in 2026 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Core work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Core work is $1,250.

The median Philip Core painting sells for $1,875 across 4 lots.

The median Philip Core print sells for $120 across 2 lots.

The median Philip Core work on paper sells for $3,250 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $120‡ | $135‡ | — | 2019-04-07 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,875 | $6,875 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | — | 2026-04-17 |

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

Philip Core's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $120. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,875, record $6,875. A typical Philip Core painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,250 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $135‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $104‡ |

‡ 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 Philip Core worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Core work is $1,250. The median Philip Core painting sells for $1,875 across 4 lots. The median Philip Core print sells for $120 across 2 lots. The median Philip Core work on paper sells for $3,250 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip Core's auction record?

Philip Core's auction record is $6,875, set in 2026.

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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, “Philip Core auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-core (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.