Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)
Stanley Spencer is a British artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,683. 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 Stanley Spencer sold in 2023 for $3,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Stanley Spencer on OpeningBid →What is a Stanley Spencer work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Spencer work is $1,683.
The median Stanley Spencer work on paper sells for $1,677 across 32 lots.
The median Stanley Spencer painting sells for $13,672 across 10 lots.
The median Stanley Spencer print sells for $1,068 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Stanley Spencer work on papers typically sell for $570–$2,502 (the middle half of 20 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 | 8 | $1,068 | $10,009 | 75% | 2021-11-21 |
| Paintings | 11 | $13,672 | $180,709 | 90.9% | 2021-04-13 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $1,677†‡ | $34,012 | 80% | 2025-04-27 |
| Photography | 5 | $329† | $482 | — | 2024-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $142,539 | $180,709 | — | 2012-12-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Stanley Spencer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,068 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $13,672, record $180,709. A typical Stanley Spencer painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $142,539.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,941–$29,861 | $12,021 | $98,879 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $570–$2,502† | $1,600† | $19,170 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,285–$9,819†‡ | $3,102†‡ | $34,012 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $329–$354† | $329† | $482 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $180,709 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $142,539 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $34,012 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $30,676 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $10,009 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,890 |
| Photography | 2021 | $482 |
| Photography | 2024 | $354† |
† 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 Stanley Spencer worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Spencer work is $1,683. The median Stanley Spencer work on paper sells for $1,677 across 32 lots. The median Stanley Spencer painting sells for $13,672 across 10 lots. The median Stanley Spencer print sells for $1,068 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Stanley Spencer work on papers typically sell for $570–$2,502 (the middle half of 20 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 Stanley Spencer work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley Spencer work on paper is $1,677. 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 Stanley Spencer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley Spencer work on paper is $34,012.
What is the average price of a Stanley Spencer painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley Spencer painting is $13,672.
What is Stanley Spencer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley Spencer painting is $180,709.
What is the average price of a small Stanley Spencer work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stanley Spencer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Stanley Spencer work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanley Spencer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,102, 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 Stanley Spencer's auction record?
Stanley Spencer's auction record is $180,709, set in 2003.
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