Ronald Searle (1920–2011)
Ronald Searle is a British artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,018. 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 Ronald Searle sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ronald Searle on OpeningBid →What is a Ronald Searle work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ronald Searle work is $1,018.
The median Ronald Searle work on paper sells for $1,900 across 34 lots.
The median Ronald Searle print sells for $265 across 21 lots.
The median Ronald Searle sculpture sells for $196 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ronald Searle work on papers typically sell for $1,144–$3,239 (the middle half of 26 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 | 22 | $265†‡ | $2,018‡ | 95.5% | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $1,900†‡ | $8,320 | 77.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $196 | $196 | — | 2019-04-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $132‡ | $132‡ | — | 2017-10-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,164 | $8,320 | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $159–$294†‡ | $265†‡ | $2,018‡ |
† 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) | 26 | $1,144–$3,239†‡ | $2,108†‡ | $8,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $901–$1,944‡ | $1,209‡ | $2,591 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,829 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,018‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $667‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $196 |
| Photography | 2017 | $132‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ronald Searle worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ronald Searle work is $1,018. The median Ronald Searle work on paper sells for $1,900 across 34 lots. The median Ronald Searle print sells for $265 across 21 lots. The median Ronald Searle sculpture sells for $196 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ronald Searle work on papers typically sell for $1,144–$3,239 (the middle half of 26 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 Ronald Searle work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ronald Searle work on paper is $1,900. 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 Ronald Searle's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ronald Searle work on paper is $8,320.
What is the average price of a Ronald Searle print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ronald Searle print is $265. 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 Ronald Searle's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ronald Searle print is $2,018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ronald Searle work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ronald Searle work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,108, 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 Ronald Searle print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ronald Searle print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $265, 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 Ronald Searle's auction record?
Ronald Searle's auction record is $6,829, set in 2016.
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