Scott Prior (b. 1949)
Scott Prior is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,200. 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 Scott Prior sold in 2026 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Scott Prior on OpeningBid →What is a Scott Prior work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Prior work is $1,200.
The median Scott Prior painting sells for $1,900 across 16 lots.
The median Scott Prior print sells for $237 across 3 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 | 4 | $237 | $889 | 75% | 2010-05-21 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,900†‡ | $12,800 | 84.2% | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Scott Prior's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $237 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,900, record $12,800. A typical Scott Prior painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,035–$1,197 | $1,104 | $3,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,800–$4,750†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $4,864 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,800 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,864 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $889 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $237 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Scott Prior worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Prior work is $1,200. The median Scott Prior painting sells for $1,900 across 16 lots. The median Scott Prior print sells for $237 across 3 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 Scott Prior painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Scott Prior painting 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 Scott Prior's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Scott Prior painting is $12,800.
What is the average price of a small Scott Prior painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Scott Prior painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Scott Prior's auction record?
Scott Prior's auction record is $12,800, set in 2026.
See the full Scott Prior record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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