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# Philip Naviasky (1894–1994)

## What is Philip Naviasky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Philip Naviasky at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $368 including buyer’s premium (middle half $234–$500, n=11). The auction record is $2,093 for A Galway Connemara Woman, Knitting (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Galway Connemara Woman, Knitting, 1894 | Oil paint | $2,093 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 2 | The red Shawl, 1894 | Oil paint | $1,571 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 3 | Portrait of a boy | Oil on panel | $1,378 | Roseberys London | Feb 2020 |
| 4 | Portrait of a young lady in red, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $1,310 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Still life with tulips and daffodils | Oil on panel | $1,165 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Mediterranean street scene | Oil on canvas | $1,123 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | Still life of a blanc de chine Chinese figure with apples, 1894 | Painting | $1,074 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |
| 8 | Still life with fruit | Oil on board | $922 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Mixed red flowers in a vase, 1894 | Oil on canvas | $915 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | A CONTINENTAL SCENE WITH TWO WOMEN IN A COURTYARD, 1894 | Oil on board | $723 | Sworders | Feb 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $819 |
| Other | 6 | $459 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $248 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $567 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $385 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philip Naviasky is a British (modern) artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $395. 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 Naviasky sold in 2026 for $703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Naviasky work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Naviasky work is $395.

The median Philip Naviasky painting sells for $538 across 30 lots.

The median Philip Naviasky work on paper sells for $214 across 14 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 | 35 | $538†‡ | $2,093 | 85.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $214†‡ | $703 | 66.7% | 2026-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,571† | $2,093 | — | 2022-10-17 |

† 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) | 12 | $392–$772†‡ | $576†‡ | $1,378 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $243–$1,074†‡ | $531†‡ | $2,093 |

† 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) | 10 | $45–$268‡ | $201‡ | $468 |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $2,093 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $1,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $703 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $468 |

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 Naviasky worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Naviasky work is $395. The median Philip Naviasky painting sells for $538 across 30 lots. The median Philip Naviasky work on paper sells for $214 across 14 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 Naviasky painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Naviasky painting is $538. 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 Naviasky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Naviasky painting is $2,093.

### What is the average price of a Philip Naviasky work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Naviasky work on paper is $214. 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 Naviasky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Naviasky work on paper is $703.

### What is the average price of a medium Philip Naviasky painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Naviasky painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $531, 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 Philip Naviasky painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philip Naviasky painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $576, 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 Naviasky's auction record?

Philip Naviasky's auction record is $2,093, set in 2004.

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

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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.