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# Terence Cuneo (1907–1996)

## What is Terence Cuneo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Terence Cuneo at 15 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,846 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,209–$19,505, n=15). The auction record is $111,821 for EVENING STAR AT FULL STEAM (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVENING STAR AT FULL STEAM, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $111,821 | Sworders | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | The German surrender at Lüneburg Heath, 4 May 1945, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $103,222 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | The Royal Duchy: King George V storms up the grade out of Dainton Tunnel, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $101,580 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Autumn of Steam, 1907 | Oil paint | $84,340 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | See, Here is a Picture of my Grand Daughter, Boulogne Depot, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $51,320 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | The Flying Scotsman, 4472, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $50,112 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | The Lickey Incline, 1907 | Oil paint | $49,406 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Atmosphere of Steam, 1907 | Oil paint | $48,018 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | Night Freight (Condor), 1960 | Oil paint | $38,656 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | An A4 Pacific, 'The Union of South Africa', Crossing the Forth Bridge, 1907 | Oil paint | $36,597 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $19,514 |
| Prints | 12 | $1,292 |
| Other | 7 | $1,200 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $16,514 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,613 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Terence Cuneo is a British artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,099. 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 Terence Cuneo sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Terence Cuneo work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence Cuneo work is $8,099.

The median Terence Cuneo painting sells for $19,169 across 49 lots.

The median Terence Cuneo print sells for $492 across 30 lots.

The median Terence Cuneo photograph sells for $27 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Terence Cuneo paintings typically sell for $8,860–$26,784 (the middle half of 36 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 | 32 | $492†‡ | $3,750 | 93.8% | 2026-04-11 |
| Paintings | 54 | $19,169†‡ | $111,821 | 90.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,287 | $2,287 | — | 2026-07-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $27‡ | $27‡ | — | 2025-08-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $101,580‡ | $111,821 | — | 2026-08-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Terence Cuneo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $492 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $19,169, record $111,821. A typical Terence Cuneo painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $101,580.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $30–$503†‡ | $92†‡ | $1,382 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,397–$3,188 | $2,320 | $3,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,545–$4,546† | $3,613† | $13,452 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $8,860–$26,784‡ | $19,812‡ | $111,821 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2020 | $111,821 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $103,222 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $3,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,287 |
| Photography | 2025 | $27‡ |

‡ 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 Terence Cuneo worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence Cuneo work is $8,099. The median Terence Cuneo painting sells for $19,169 across 49 lots. The median Terence Cuneo print sells for $492 across 30 lots. The median Terence Cuneo photograph sells for $27 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Terence Cuneo paintings typically sell for $8,860–$26,784 (the middle half of 36 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 Terence Cuneo painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terence Cuneo painting is $19,169. 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 Terence Cuneo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Terence Cuneo painting is $111,821.

### What is the average price of a Terence Cuneo print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terence Cuneo print is $492. 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 Terence Cuneo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Terence Cuneo print is $3,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Terence Cuneo painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Terence Cuneo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Terence Cuneo print?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Terence Cuneo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $92, 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 Terence Cuneo's auction record?

Terence Cuneo's auction record is $111,821, set in 2020.

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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, “Terence Cuneo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/terence-cuneo (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.
