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Sidney Cardew (1931–2017)

Sidney Cardew is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $172.

A work by Sidney Cardew sold in 2025 for $706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Sidney Cardew work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Cardew work is $172.

The median Sidney Cardew work on paper sells for $172 across 5 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

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Works on Paper5$172†‡$706—2025-03-11

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2025$706
Works on Paper2020$307†

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Sidney Cardew worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Cardew work is $172. The median Sidney Cardew work on paper sells for $172 across 5 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 Sidney Cardew's auction record?

Sidney Cardew's auction record is $706, set in 2025.

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