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

# Thérèse Oulton (b. 1953)

## What is Thérèse Oulton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Thérèse Oulton at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $649 including buyer’s premium (middle half $271–$1,746, n=5). The auction record is $8,293 for Celestine (2020, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celestine, 1953 | Painting | $8,293 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Space for Leda, 1982 | Öl auf Leinwand | $5,455 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| 3 | Lacunae No. 7, 1993 | Painting | $4,688 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2015 |
| 4 | Blood Stone, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $4,678 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled, c.1982 | Oil on canvas | $3,426 | Roseberys London | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Cast, 1986 | Oil paint | $3,213 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 7 | Displaced, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $3,144 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Southern Cross, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $2,472 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Germination III, 1953 | Painting | $2,260 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | Germination IV, 1953 | Painting | $2,260 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,260 |
| Prints | 10 | $262 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $2,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,585 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thérèse Oulton is a British (modern) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,623. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Thérèse Oulton sold in 2025 for $3,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thérèse Oulton work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thérèse Oulton work is $1,623.

The median Thérèse Oulton painting sells for $2,260 across 22 lots.

The median Thérèse Oulton print sells for $290 across 10 lots.

The median Thérèse Oulton work on paper sells for $310 across 1 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 | 12 | $290 | $649 | 83.3% | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 22 | $2,260‡ | $8,293 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $310 | $310 | — | 2020-03-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,568 | $8,293 | — | 2020-12-16 |

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

Thérèse Oulton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $290 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $2,260, record $8,293. A typical Thérèse Oulton painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,568.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $161–$320 | $208 | $541 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,563–$2,260‡ | $1,668‡ | $4,688 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,213–$7,568 | $4,678 | $8,293 |

‡ 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 | $8,293 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,455 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $649 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $610 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $310 |

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 Thérèse Oulton worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thérèse Oulton work is $1,623. The median Thérèse Oulton painting sells for $2,260 across 22 lots. The median Thérèse Oulton print sells for $290 across 10 lots. The median Thérèse Oulton work on paper sells for $310 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Thérèse Oulton painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thérèse Oulton painting is $2,260. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thérèse Oulton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thérèse Oulton painting is $8,293.

### What is the average price of a Thérèse Oulton print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thérèse Oulton print is $290.

### What is Thérèse Oulton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thérèse Oulton print is $649.

### What is the average price of a medium Thérèse Oulton painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thérèse Oulton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thérèse Oulton's auction record?

Thérèse Oulton's auction record is $8,293, 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, “Thérèse Oulton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/therese-oulton (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.