Victor Pasmore (1908–1998)
What is Victor Pasmore’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 590 auction results for Victor Pasmore at 43 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,470 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,034–$3,728, n=92). The auction record is $419,051 for Linear Motif in Black and White (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linear Motif in Black and White, 1960 | Acrylic paint | $419,051 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Abstract in Indian Red, Crimson, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink and Orange, 1949-1950 | Abstract in Indian Red, Crimson, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink and Orange | $245,023 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | View on the Cam from Magdalene Bridge, Cambridge, no.2, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $224,294 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Relief Construction in Black and White, 1908 | Relief | $197,073 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | View of a Garden, Chiswick, 1944 | Oil paint | $167,185 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | Line and Space No. 21, 1964 | Oil paint | $137,825 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Abstract in White, Black, Green, Lilac and Maroon, 1908 | Suspended projective relief in mixed media with Perspex | $137,808 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Soft is the Sound of the Ocean, 1986 | Oil paint | $132,294 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Linear Composition, 1967 | Oil paint | $127,914 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 10 | Linear Image (The New Vitruvius), Version 2 | Oil, wood, glass and collage | $126,595 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $35,857 |
| Other | 53 | $24,270 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,169 |
| Prints | 383 | $1,562 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 86 | $4,819 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 219 | $1,709 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 159 | $1,300 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 590 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Victor Pasmore is a British (modern) artist with 678 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,730. 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 Victor Pasmore sold in 2026 for $64,315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 580 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Pasmore work is $1,730.
The median Victor Pasmore print sells for $1,493 across 463 lots.
The median Victor Pasmore painting sells for $30,322 across 41 lots.
The median Victor Pasmore work on paper sells for $5,006 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Pasmore prints typically sell for $1,029–$2,172 (the middle half of 238 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Victor Pasmore prints typically sell for $821–$1,619 (the middle half of 141 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 | 488 | $1,493†‡ | $64,315 | 94.9% | 2026-10-30 |
| Paintings | 43 | $30,322†‡ | $245,023 | 95.3% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $5,006† | $126,595 | 93.8% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $68,571 | $137,808 | 66.7% | 2026-06-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $55,947† | $111,855 | — | 2024-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $97,801 | $419,051 | — | 2026-10-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Victor Pasmore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (488 lots) median $1,493 with 94.9% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $30,322, record $245,023. A typical Victor Pasmore painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $97,801.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 141 | $821–$1,619†‡ | $1,200†‡ | $64,315 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 238 | $1,029–$2,172†‡ | $1,420†‡ | $23,152 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 76 | $2,798–$5,319†‡ | $3,853†‡ | $14,600 |
† 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) | 16 | $13,347–$36,056 | $24,100 | $245,023 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $26,103–$81,307 | $41,524 | $224,294 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,651–$99,654†‡ | $18,940†‡ | $132,294 |
† 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) | 8 | $1,145–$9,063† | $1,960† | $56,275 |
† 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 | 2019 | $245,023 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $224,294 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $137,808 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $126,595 |
| Photography | 2016 | $111,855 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $99,926 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $67,499 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $64,315 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Victor Pasmore worth?
Across 580 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Pasmore work is $1,730. The median Victor Pasmore print sells for $1,493 across 463 lots. The median Victor Pasmore painting sells for $30,322 across 41 lots. The median Victor Pasmore work on paper sells for $5,006 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Pasmore prints typically sell for $1,029–$2,172 (the middle half of 238 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Victor Pasmore prints typically sell for $821–$1,619 (the middle half of 141 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 Victor Pasmore print?
Based on 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Pasmore print is $1,493. 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 Victor Pasmore's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Pasmore print is $64,315.
What is the average price of a Victor Pasmore painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Pasmore painting is $30,322. 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 Victor Pasmore's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Pasmore painting is $245,023.
What is the average price of a Victor Pasmore work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Pasmore work on paper is $5,006. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Victor Pasmore's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Pasmore work on paper is $126,595.
What is the average price of a medium Victor Pasmore print?
Based on 238 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Victor Pasmore print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,420, 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 the average price of a small Victor Pasmore print?
Based on 141 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Victor Pasmore print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, 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 Victor Pasmore's auction record?
Victor Pasmore's auction record is $419,051, set in 2017.
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