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

# Philip Sutton (1928–1983)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Philip Sutton at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,616 including buyer’s premium (middle half $547–$2,679, n=16). The auction record is $13,166 for Flowers from Crown House (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers from Crown House, 1910 | Oil paint | $13,166 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Fruit and Flowers from Radmilla, 1928 | Oil paint | $7,187 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |
| 3 | Cornish Flowers, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $6,676 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Doreen, 1910 | Oil paint | $5,729 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 5 | Sailing Yacht, 1928 | Painting | $5,467 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | wild geraniums | — | $5,183 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Winter, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $4,890 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | The Torrents of Spring, 1973 | Oil on canvas Dimensions | $4,630 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Daffodils and citrus fruits, 1910 | Oil paint | $4,502 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Tree on the Common, 1928 | Painting | $4,170 | Bonhams | Jul 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $2,177 |
| Prints | 33 | $322 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $320 |
| Other | 8 | $141 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $976 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $620 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philip Sutton is a British (modern) artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $620. 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 Sutton sold in 2025 for $4,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Sutton work worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Sutton work is $620.

The median Philip Sutton painting sells for $2,032 across 62 lots.

The median Philip Sutton print sells for $301 across 40 lots.

The median Philip Sutton work on paper sells for $380 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Sutton prints typically sell for $200–$540 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Sutton paintings typically sell for $1,287–$3,860 (the middle half of 33 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 | 45 | $301†‡ | $2,146 | 88.9% | 2025-12-02 |
| Paintings | 69 | $2,032†‡ | $13,166 | 89.9% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $380† | $1,000 | 77.8% | 2025-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,729 | $13,166 | — | 2025-12-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Philip Sutton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $301 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $2,032, record $13,166. A typical Philip Sutton painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $5,729.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $200–$540†‡ | $316†‡ | $2,146 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $916–$2,166† | $1,544† | $3,663 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,287–$3,860†‡ | $2,387†‡ | $7,187 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $328–$764† | $491† | $1,000 |

† 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 | 2007 | $13,166 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $7,187 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,146 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $851† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Sutton worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Sutton work is $620. The median Philip Sutton painting sells for $2,032 across 62 lots. The median Philip Sutton print sells for $301 across 40 lots. The median Philip Sutton work on paper sells for $380 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Sutton prints typically sell for $200–$540 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Sutton paintings typically sell for $1,287–$3,860 (the middle half of 33 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 Philip Sutton painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Sutton painting is $2,032. 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 Sutton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Sutton painting is $13,166.

### What is the average price of a Philip Sutton print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Sutton print is $301. 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 Sutton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Sutton print is $2,146.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Sutton work on paper is $380. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philip Sutton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Sutton work on paper is $1,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Philip Sutton print?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Sutton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $316, 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 medium Philip Sutton painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Sutton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,387, 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 Sutton's auction record?

Philip Sutton's auction record is $13,166, set in 2007.

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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 Sutton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-sutton (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.