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# Terence Donovan (1936–1996)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Terence Donovan at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $291 including buyer’s premium (middle half $189–$344, n=21). The auction record is $12,092 for Jimi Hendrix, London, 1967 (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimi Hendrix, London, 1967 | Chromogenic print, printed later, flush-mounted onto board | $12,092 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | CINDY CRAWFORD, 1988, 2007 | Silver print | $3,861 | Sotheby's | Feb 2020 |
| 3 | Sean Connery, 1962 | Silver print, printed later | $3,497 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Jimi Hendrix, London, 1967 | Chromogenic print, 1967, printed posthumously, no. 7 in an edition of 15; accompanied by a label and Certificate of Authenticity, each signed by Diana Donovan | $3,407 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Cindy Crawford for British Vogue, 1988, 1988 | Silver gelatin print | $2,835 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Twiggy, 1966 | Silver print, printed later | $2,623 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Cindy Crawford, 1988 | Gelatin silver print | $2,504 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Margaret Thatcher, 1995, 1936 | Three gelatin silver prints | $2,437 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 9 | Twiggy, 3 June 1966 | Silver gelatin print | $2,367 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JULIE CHRISTIE II, 1962 | Silver print, printed 2008 | $3,400 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 27 | $1,050 |
| Other | 7 | $774 |
| Paintings | 7 | $224 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,705 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $788 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $155 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Terence Donovan is a British (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $360. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Terence Donovan sold in 2026 for $1,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Terence Donovan work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence Donovan work is $360.

The median Terence Donovan photograph sells for $1,626 across 29 lots.

The median Terence Donovan painting sells for $224 across 8 lots.

The median Terence Donovan print sells for $1,136 across 7 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 | 9 | $1,136 | $2,029 | 77.8% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 10 | $224 | $349 | 80% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $120 | $120 | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Photography | 37 | $1,626‡ | $12,092 | 78.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,175 | $12,092 | — | 2020-03-17 |

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

Terence Donovan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,136 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $224, record $349. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,175.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $803–$1,391 | $1,342 | $2,029 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $400–$2,576‡ | $2,321‡ | $6,175 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $286–$3,424‡ | $1,619‡ | $12,092 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $12,092 |
| Photography | 2010 | $6,175 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,029 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,391 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $349 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $344 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $120 |

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 Donovan worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence Donovan work is $360. The median Terence Donovan photograph sells for $1,626 across 29 lots. The median Terence Donovan painting sells for $224 across 8 lots. The median Terence Donovan print sells for $1,136 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Terence Donovan photograph?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terence Donovan photograph is $1,626. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Terence Donovan's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Terence Donovan photograph is $12,092.

### What is the average price of a small Terence Donovan photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Terence Donovan photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,321, 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 Donovan photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Terence Donovan photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Terence Donovan's auction record?

Terence Donovan's auction record is $12,092, 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 Donovan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/terence-donovan (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.