Ray Crooke (1922–2022)
What is Ray Crooke’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 658 auction results for Ray Crooke at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,896 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,579–$13,884, n=101). The auction record is $64,997 for Fijians (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fijians, c.1980 | Oil on linen | $64,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Interior with Two Girls, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $61,635 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 3 | Islander Amidst Tropical Grasses, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $57,989 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | ISLAND NATIVES | Oil on canvas | $53,750 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | FROM THE ISLAND (THURSDAY ISLAND), 1965 | Oil on canvas on composition board | $51,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Islander's Garden, Fiji, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $45,693 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | SUNDAY, THURSDAY ISLAND, 1960, 1960 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $43,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Islanders by the Sea, 1922 | Oil on board | $41,858 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 9 | Fijian Village, 1970 | Oil on composition board | $39,799 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 10 | FIJIAN VILLAGE, c.1970 | Oil on composition board | $38,998 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 200 | $8,884 |
| Other | 12 | $1,718 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $892 |
| Prints | 21 | $482 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $33,662 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 148 | $10,253 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $1,948 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 658 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Ray Crooke is an Australian artist with 890 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,154. 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 Ray Crooke sold in 2026 for $17,805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ray Crooke on OpeningBid →What is a Ray Crooke work worth?
Across 621 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Crooke work is $4,154.
The median Ray Crooke painting sells for $5,302 across 512 lots.
The median Ray Crooke work on paper sells for $754 across 61 lots.
The median Ray Crooke print sells for $368 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ray Crooke paintings typically sell for $4,052–$14,092 (the middle half of 300 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ray Crooke paintings typically sell for $1,369–$3,766 (the middle half of 174 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 | 56 | $368† | $2,557 | 73.2% | 2026-09-09 |
| Paintings | 691 | $5,302†‡ | $74,964† | 74.1% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $754† | $5,084 | 71.8% | 2026-03-16 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $39,451†‡ | $74,964† | — | 2026-08-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ray Crooke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $368 with 73.2% sell-through. Paintings (691 lots) median $5,302, record $74,964. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $74,964 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ray Crooke painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $39,451.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $260–$524† | $341† | $895 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $162–$731† | $447† | $2,557 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 174 | $1,369–$3,766†‡ | $2,369†‡ | $14,366 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 300 | $4,052–$14,092†‡ | $7,824†‡ | $61,635 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $12,711–$35,029†‡ | $26,042†‡ | $74,964† |
† 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) | 50 | $454–$1,113† | $740† | $5,084 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $910–$1,836† | $1,269† | $2,941† |
† 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 | 2021 | $74,964† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $64,997 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,084 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,941† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,557 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,136 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ray Crooke worth?
Across 621 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Crooke work is $4,154. The median Ray Crooke painting sells for $5,302 across 512 lots. The median Ray Crooke work on paper sells for $754 across 61 lots. The median Ray Crooke print sells for $368 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ray Crooke paintings typically sell for $4,052–$14,092 (the middle half of 300 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ray Crooke paintings typically sell for $1,369–$3,766 (the middle half of 174 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 Ray Crooke painting?
Based on 512 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ray Crooke painting is $5,302. 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 Ray Crooke's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ray Crooke painting is $74,964. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $74,964 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Ray Crooke work on paper?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ray Crooke work on paper is $754. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ray Crooke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ray Crooke work on paper is $5,084.
What is the average price of a Ray Crooke print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ray Crooke print is $368. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ray Crooke's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ray Crooke print is $2,557.
What is the average price of a medium Ray Crooke painting?
Based on 300 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ray Crooke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,824, 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 Ray Crooke painting?
Based on 174 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ray Crooke painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,369, 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 Ray Crooke's auction record?
Ray Crooke's auction record is $74,964, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $74,964 (buyer's premium not included).
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