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# Ray Crooke (1922–2022)

## What is Ray Crooke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 659 auction results for Ray Crooke at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,896 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,579–$13,369, n=101). The auction record is $64,997 for Fijians (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | FROM THE ISLAND (THURSDAY ISLAND), 1965 | Oil on canvas on composition board | $51,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Islander's Garden, Fiji, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $45,693 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | SUNDAY, THURSDAY ISLAND, 1960, 1960 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $43,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Islanders by the Sea, 1922 | Oil on board | $41,858 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 8 | ISLAND NATIVES | Oil on canvas | $40,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 227 | $7,890 |
| Other | 14 | $1,718 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $996 |
| Prints | 21 | $482 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $28,604 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 163 | $8,866 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $1,977 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 659 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ray Crooke is an Australian artist with 892 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,221. 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.

**2 Ray Crooke works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ray Crooke work worth?

Across 622 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Crooke work is $4,221.

The median Ray Crooke painting sells for $5,499 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 | $5,499†‡ | $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) | 33 | $38,998†‡ | $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 $5,499, 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 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $38,998.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ray Crooke worth?

Across 622 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Crooke work is $4,221. The median Ray Crooke painting sells for $5,499 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 $5,499. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ray Crooke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ray-crooke (updated 2026-11-03).

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.