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# Prunella Clough (1919–1999)

## What is Prunella Clough’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 253 auction results for Prunella Clough at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,724 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,952–$14,831, n=32). The auction record is $190,291 for Cranes and men (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranes and men, 1950 | Oil paint | $190,291 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Fishermen with Sprat Nets II, 1949 | Oil paint | $166,200 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Small Gate Painting No.5 | Oil on canvas | $112,216 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Fisherman, 1919 | Painting | $87,968 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | Lorry with ladder 1 | — | $74,870 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 6 | Printer Checking Proofs, 1953 | Oil paint | $64,160 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Still Life with Yellow Marrows, 1948 | Oil paint | $62,347 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 8 | Fisherman with Floats | Oil on canvas | $60,432 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 9 | Lorry with Ladder, 1919 | Painting | $60,277 | Bonhams | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Collage in Two Parts | — | $57,785 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $11,757 |
| Other | 36 | $7,916 |
| Works on paper | 42 | $1,319 |
| Prints | 62 | $800 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $14,765 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 81 | $7,156 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 121 | $1,814 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 253 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Prunella Clough is a British (modern) artist with 269 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,021. 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 Prunella Clough sold in 2026 for $24,118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Prunella Clough work worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Prunella Clough work is $3,021.

The median Prunella Clough painting sells for $10,999 across 99 lots.

The median Prunella Clough print sells for $627 across 69 lots.

The median Prunella Clough work on paper sells for $1,521 across 52 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Prunella Clough paintings typically sell for $10,043–$29,390 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Prunella Clough work on papers typically sell for $989–$3,841 (the middle half of 49 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 | 72 | $627†‡ | $3,913 | 95.8% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 104 | $10,999†‡ | $190,291 | 95.2% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $1,521† | $37,746 | 91.2% | 2026-10-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $62,347 | $190,291 | — | 2024-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Prunella Clough's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $627 with 95.8% sell-through. Paintings (104 lots) median $10,999, record $190,291. A typical Prunella Clough painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $62,347.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $669–$1,572†‡ | $1,032†‡ | $3,913 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $376–$700† | $522† | $1,515 |

† 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) | 37 | $3,110–$9,844†‡ | $5,884†‡ | $21,329 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $10,043–$29,390†‡ | $14,342†‡ | $190,291 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $12,465–$25,812 | $14,765 | $28,334 |

† 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) | 49 | $989–$3,841† | $1,451† | $37,746 |

† 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 | 2008 | $190,291 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $166,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $37,746 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,549 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,913 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,669‡ |

‡ 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 Prunella Clough worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Prunella Clough work is $3,021. The median Prunella Clough painting sells for $10,999 across 99 lots. The median Prunella Clough print sells for $627 across 69 lots. The median Prunella Clough work on paper sells for $1,521 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Prunella Clough paintings typically sell for $10,043–$29,390 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Prunella Clough work on papers typically sell for $989–$3,841 (the middle half of 49 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 Prunella Clough painting?

Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Prunella Clough painting is $10,999. 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 Prunella Clough's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Prunella Clough painting is $190,291.

### What is the average price of a Prunella Clough print?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Prunella Clough print is $627. 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 Prunella Clough's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Prunella Clough print is $3,913.

### What is the average price of a Prunella Clough work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Prunella Clough work on paper is $1,521. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Prunella Clough's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Prunella Clough work on paper is $37,746.

### What is the average price of a medium Prunella Clough painting?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Prunella Clough painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,342, 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 Prunella Clough work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Prunella Clough work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Prunella Clough's auction record?

Prunella Clough's auction record is $190,291, set in 2008.

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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, “Prunella Clough auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/prunella-clough (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.