Philip Matthews (1916–1984)
What is Philip Matthews’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Philip Matthews at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $761 including buyer’s premium (middle half $518–$1,993, n=6). The auction record is $4,347 for Still life with flowers and vase on a table (2024, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still life with flowers and vase on a table, c.1974 | Oil on board | $4,347 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Still life with Flowers, 1978 | Oil on board | $2,354 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Still life with Flowers, 1916 | Oil on board | $2,354 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Still life with saucepan and pitchers | Oil on board | $912 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Little Cheverell, Isle of Wight | Oil on board | $647 | Roseberys London | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | Porto Ercole, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $617 | Roseberys London | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | Little Cheverell, Devizes, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $610 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Landscape, Little Cheverell near Devizes, 1981-1982 | Oil on canvas | $488 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Landscape, Little Cheverell near Devizes, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $488 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Still life of pear in a bowl, blue jug and Turkish coffee pot | Oil on canvas | $408 | Roseberys London | Sep 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $613 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $912 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $613 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Philip Matthews is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $617. 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 Philip Matthews is recorded as sold in 2026 for $743; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Philip Matthews on OpeningBid →What is a Philip Matthews work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Matthews work is $617.
The median Philip Matthews painting sells for $610 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $610†‡ | $4,347 | 90.5% | 2026-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $365–$892†‡ | $737†‡ | $2,354 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $455–$632† | $610† | $4,347 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,347 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,354 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philip Matthews worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Matthews work is $617. The median Philip Matthews painting sells for $610 across 19 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 Philip Matthews painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Matthews painting is $610. 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 Philip Matthews's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Matthews painting is $4,347.
What is the average price of a small Philip Matthews painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philip Matthews painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $737, 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 Philip Matthews's auction record?
Philip Matthews's auction record is $4,347, set in 2024.
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