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# Tony Cragg (b. 1949)

## What is Tony Cragg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 420 auction results for Tony Cragg at 43 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $49,314 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,735–$157,844, n=54). The auction record is $1,320,000 for Untitled (bronze sculpture) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 2008 | Bronze | $1,320,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Constant Change, 1949 | Stainless steel | $1,047,199 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Runner, 2013 | Stainless steel | $893,067 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2010 | Stainless steel | $801,595 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Point of View, 2002 | Bronze with black-brown patina | $776,940 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Contradiction, 2013 | Bronze | $775,587 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Bent of Mind, 2008 | Bronze | $677,980 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Never Mind, 1988 | Stainless steel | $614,255 | Ketterer Kunst | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Runner, 2017 | Stainless steel, polished | $608,663 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (stainless steel sculpture), 2008 | Chrome steel | $606,147 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 210 | $130,486 |
| Other | 42 | $11,832 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $5,510 |
| Prints | 35 | $715 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 96 | $201,617 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 134 | $87,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $11,395 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 420 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tony Cragg is a British (modern) artist with 505 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $42,484. 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 Tony Cragg sold in 2026 for $107,191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tony Cragg work worth?

Across 416 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Cragg work is $42,484.

The median Tony Cragg sculpture sells for $136,889 across 218 lots.

The median Tony Cragg print sells for $664 across 73 lots.

The median Tony Cragg work on paper sells for $6,430 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Cragg sculptures typically sell for $81,979–$182,570 (the middle half of 98 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Tony Cragg sculptures typically sell for $130,121–$359,492 (the middle half of 85 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 | 91 | $664†‡ | $14,777 | 80.2% | 2026-09-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | $42,586 | $76,138 | — | 2024-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $6,430†‡ | $15,690 | 78.4% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 242 | $136,889‡ | $1.3M | 90.1% | 2026-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 140 | $206,667‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Tony Cragg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (91 lots) median $664 with 80.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $42,586, record $76,138. A typical Tony Cragg painting sells for around 64× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 140 lots) the median is $206,667.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $355–$900†‡ | $623†‡ | $14,777 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $404–$1,251†‡ | $726†‡ | $7,826 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,476–$7,370†‡ | $5,510†‡ | $13,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,501–$12,645‡ | $8,006‡ | $14,027 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $6,250–$33,300‡ | $16,421‡ | $140,054 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 98 | $81,979–$182,570‡ | $130,266‡ | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 85 | $130,121–$359,492‡ | $246,893‡ | $1M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $76,138 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $42,586 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,690 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,690 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $14,777 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $11,152 |

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 Tony Cragg worth?

Across 416 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Cragg work is $42,484. The median Tony Cragg sculpture sells for $136,889 across 218 lots. The median Tony Cragg print sells for $664 across 73 lots. The median Tony Cragg work on paper sells for $6,430 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Cragg sculptures typically sell for $81,979–$182,570 (the middle half of 98 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Tony Cragg sculptures typically sell for $130,121–$359,492 (the middle half of 85 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 Tony Cragg sculpture?

Based on 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Cragg sculpture is $136,889. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tony Cragg's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Cragg sculpture is $1,320,000.

### What is the average price of a Tony Cragg print?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Cragg print is $664. 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 Tony Cragg's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Cragg print is $14,777.

### What is the average price of a Tony Cragg work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Cragg work on paper is $6,430. 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 Tony Cragg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Cragg work on paper is $15,690.

### What is the average price of a medium Tony Cragg sculpture?

Based on 98 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tony Cragg sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $130,266, 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 large Tony Cragg sculpture?

Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tony Cragg sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $246,893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tony Cragg's auction record?

Tony Cragg's auction record is $1,320,000, set in 2019.

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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, “Tony Cragg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tony-cragg (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.