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# Victor Pasmore (1908–1998)

## What is Victor Pasmore’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $35,857 |
| Other | 53 | $24,270 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,169 |
| Prints | 383 | $1,562 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Victor Pasmore work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Victor Pasmore work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Victor Pasmore auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/victor-pasmore (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.