> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/phillip-allen · updated 2026-11-01

# Phillip Allen (b. 1967)

## What is Phillip Allen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Phillip Allen at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,764 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,400–$2,580, n=5). The auction record is $8,673 for The Falestorm (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Falestorm, 2002 | Oil paint | $8,673 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | THE WORKS (SINGLE DREAM VERSION), 2004 | Oil on board | $6,832 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 3 | The works (Single Dream Version), 2004 | Oil paint | $6,691 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Two works: (i) Ponomanko, (ii) Ardent Variations, 2005 | Oil paint | $6,685 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Classic Gambit (declined version), 2005 | Oil paint | $6,641 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Phillip Allen (b. 1967), 2007 | Oil on board | $5,919 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | Interzonal Level Sequence (Ruffer Tuffer Version) | Oil paint | $5,120 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Third Medium | Oil paint | $4,915 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Dubious Plan (Academy Version) (diptych), 2006 | Oil on board | $4,189 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 10 | Deep Level Sequence (Obscurantist Version), 2003 | Oil on board | $4,136 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $2,580 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,189 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,815 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Phillip Allen is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,386. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Phillip Allen sold in 2024 for $2,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Phillip Allen work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillip Allen work is $2,386.

The median Phillip Allen painting sells for $2,386 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $2,386‡ | $8,673 | 92.3% | 2025-02-11 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $768–$5,358 | $1,815 | $6,832 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,447–$5,320‡ | $4,162‡ | $6,641 |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $8,673 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,832 |

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 Phillip Allen worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillip Allen work is $2,386. The median Phillip Allen painting sells for $2,386 across 24 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Phillip Allen painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Phillip Allen painting is $2,386. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Phillip Allen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Phillip Allen painting is $8,673.

### What is the average price of a medium Phillip Allen painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Phillip Allen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Phillip Allen's auction record?

Phillip Allen's auction record is $8,673, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Phillip Allen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/phillip-allen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.