> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stanley-perl · updated 2026-11-02

# Stanley Perl (b. 1942)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Stanley Perl at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $213 including buyer’s premium (middle half $153–$279, n=20). The auction record is $421 for Ocean Pool (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Pool | Acrylic on canvas | $421 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Autumn Rhapsody | Acrylic on canvas | $375 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Coastal Vista | Acrylic on canvas | $350 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Iridescent | Acrylic on canvas | $329 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Summer Daze | Acrylic on canvas | $322 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Sunrise | Acrylic on canvas | $291 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Hot Summers Day, Bondi Baths | Acrylic on canvas | $288 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | A Cloudy Day, Seaside | Acrylic on canvas | $276 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | A summer's Day, Bondi Baths | Acrylic on canvas | $259 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Summer Nude | Acrylic on canvas | $244 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $162 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $162 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $150 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Stanley Perl is an Australia artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $159. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Stanley Perl sold in 2026 for $209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Stanley Perl work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Perl work is $159.

The median Stanley Perl painting sells for $155 across 40 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Stanley Perl paintings typically sell for $103–$238 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 88 | $155† | $421 | 45.5% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $375 | $421 | — | 2026-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $116–$235† | $145† | $350 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $103–$238† | $159† | $421 |

† 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 | 2024 | $421 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $375 |

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 Perl worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Perl work is $159. The median Stanley Perl painting sells for $155 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Stanley Perl paintings typically sell for $103–$238 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley Perl painting is $155. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley Perl painting is $421.

### What is the average price of a medium Stanley Perl painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanley Perl painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Stanley Perl's auction record is $421, set in 2024.

---

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 Perl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stanley-perl (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.