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# Stanley Cursiter (1887–1976)

## What is Stanley Cursiter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Stanley Cursiter at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,707 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,975–$10,255, n=13). The auction record is $495,752 for The Ribbon Counter (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ribbon Counter, 1887 | Oil paint | $495,752 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | THE MIRROR, 1913 | <p>Signed and dated 1913, oil on canvas</p> | $73,510 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Linklater and Greig, 1924 | Oil paint | $59,650 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | THE CLIFFS, YESNABY, 1953 | Signed and dated 1953, oil on canvas | $23,086 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | ROUSAY, 1943 | Signed and dated 1943, oil on canvas | $21,512 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | THE DEVIL'S HEARTH, ORKNEY, 1953 | Signed and dated 1953, oil on canvas | $19,247 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Loch Stenness, 1949 | Oil paint | $17,267 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 8 | GREEN SHADOWS | Signed, oil on board | $13,676 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | YESNABY, ORKNEY, 1957 | Signed and dated 1957, oil on canvasboard | $12,067 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Sea Coast, Orkney, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $12,000 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $11,213 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,242 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $9,653 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,767 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Stanley Cursiter is a British (modern) artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,686. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Stanley Cursiter sold in 2026 for $7,862, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Stanley Cursiter work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Cursiter work is $6,686.

The median Stanley Cursiter painting sells for $12,067 across 17 lots.

The median Stanley Cursiter work on paper sells for $2,983 across 11 lots.

The median Stanley Cursiter print sells for $1,636 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,636 | $2,975 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Paintings | 21 | $12,067 | $495,752 | 81% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,983‡ | $8,641 | — | 2026-06-23 |

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

Stanley Cursiter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,636. Paintings (21 lots) median $12,067, record $495,752. A typical Stanley Cursiter painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $9,785–$27,863 | $12,871 | $495,752 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $9,653–$21,512 | $12,000 | $73,510 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,733–$4,015‡ | $2,983‡ | $5,707 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $495,752 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $73,510 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,641 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,707 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,690 |

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 Stanley Cursiter worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Cursiter work is $6,686. The median Stanley Cursiter painting sells for $12,067 across 17 lots. The median Stanley Cursiter work on paper sells for $2,983 across 11 lots. The median Stanley Cursiter print sells for $1,636 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Stanley Cursiter painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley Cursiter painting is $12,067.

### What is Stanley Cursiter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley Cursiter painting is $495,752.

### What is the average price of a Stanley Cursiter work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley Cursiter work on paper is $2,983. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Stanley Cursiter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley Cursiter work on paper is $8,641.

### What is Stanley Cursiter's auction record?

Stanley Cursiter's auction record is $495,752, 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, “Stanley Cursiter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stanley-cursiter (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.