> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/valentine-delawarr · updated 2026-11-03

# Valentine Delawarr (1852–1918)

## What is Valentine Delawarr’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Valentine Delawarr at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $311–$668, n=7). The auction record is $1,411 for Farm Creek Wollongong (2014, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farm Creek Wollongong | Oil on board | $1,411 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Road to Balmoral | Oil on board | $1,311 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Moonlit Mountains | Oil on artist board | $1,151 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | River Scene with Sailboat | Oil on board | $977 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Katoomba Valley from the Neck | Oil on board | $584 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (Explorers in Landscape) | Oil on canvas | $491 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Coney Picnic Ground, Iron Cove, 1890 | Oil on card | $383 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Rockpool, Gordon River, Tasmania | Oil on canvas | $358 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on board) | Oil on board | $334 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Lane Cove River | Oil on board | $317 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $370 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $358 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Valentine Delawarr is an Australia artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $352. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Valentine Delawarr sold in 2026 for $1,311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Valentine Delawarr work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Delawarr work is $352.

The median Valentine Delawarr painting sells for $370 across 30 lots.

The median Valentine Delawarr work on paper sells for $417 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $370† | $1,411 | 66.7% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $417† | $747† | — | 2014-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $227–$661† | $395† | $1,311 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $300–$1,163† | $365† | $1,411 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,411 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,395† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $747† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $86 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Valentine Delawarr worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Delawarr work is $352. The median Valentine Delawarr painting sells for $370 across 30 lots. The median Valentine Delawarr work on paper sells for $417 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Valentine Delawarr painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentine Delawarr painting is $370. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Valentine Delawarr's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentine Delawarr painting is $1,411.

### What is the average price of a small Valentine Delawarr painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Valentine Delawarr painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Valentine Delawarr painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Valentine Delawarr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Valentine Delawarr's auction record?

Valentine Delawarr's auction record is $1,311, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Valentine Delawarr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/valentine-delawarr (updated 2026-11-03).

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.