> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ronald-searle · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ronald Searle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ronald-searle (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.