Sarah Purvey (b. 1968)
What is Sarah Purvey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Sarah Purvey at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $946 including buyer’s premium (middle half $553–$962, n=6). The auction record is $967 for Essence (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essence | Textured and glazed stoneware | $967 | Sworders | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Ridge, 2014 | Fired clay | $967 | Sworders | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Essence, 1968 | Stoneware | $946 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Ridge, 1968 | Fired clay | $946 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | White Brow, 2014 | Glazed and textured stoneware | $422 | Sworders | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | White Brow, 1968 | Stoneware | $413 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $946 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Sarah Purvey is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $684. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sarah Purvey sold in 2026 for $946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Purvey work is $684.
The median Sarah Purvey sculpture sells for $967 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $967 | $967 | — | 2026-04-21 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $967 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sarah Purvey worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Purvey work is $684. The median Sarah Purvey sculpture sells for $967 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sarah Purvey's auction record?
Sarah Purvey's auction record is $967, set in 2026.
See the full Sarah Purvey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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