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

# Sutcliffe (1828–1871)

Sutcliffe is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $260. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sutcliffe is recorded as sold in 2026 for $268; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sutcliffe work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sutcliffe work is $260.

The median Sutcliffe painting sells for $47 across 2 lots.

The median Sutcliffe work on paper sells for $821 across 2 lots.

The median Sutcliffe photograph sells for $590 across 2 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 3 | $47 | $47 | 66.7% | 2008-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $821‡ | $1,414‡ | — | 2024-03-13 |
| Photography | 2 | $590 | $889 | — | 2026-07-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,414‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $889 |
| Photography | 2026 | $292 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $228‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $47 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $47 |

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

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 Sutcliffe worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sutcliffe work is $260. The median Sutcliffe painting sells for $47 across 2 lots. The median Sutcliffe work on paper sells for $821 across 2 lots. The median Sutcliffe photograph sells for $590 across 2 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 Sutcliffe's auction record?

Sutcliffe's auction record is $1,414, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Sutcliffe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sutcliffe (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.