Vida Lahey (1882–1968)
What is Vida Lahey’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Vida Lahey at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,599 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,701–$35,161, n=10). The auction record is $73,663 for Early Morning, Brisbane River (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Morning, Brisbane River, 1932 | Oil on canvas on board | $73,663 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | (CARTS IN EAGLE STREET), c.1913 | Oil on board | $56,331 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Bauhinia in bloom, Brisbane, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $35,161 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Bauhinia in bloom, Brisbane, 1929 | Oil on canvas on composition board | $35,160 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Bauhinia in bloom, Brisbane, 1929 | Oil on canvas on composition board | $34,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | CUSTOMS HOUSE AND ST JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, BRISBANE, FROM KANGAROO POINT, c.1924-26 | Oil on canvas on board | $33,639 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2014 |
| 7 | STILL LIFE WITH FUCHSIAS, c.1930 | Watercolour on paper | $19,066 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Still Life with Fuchsias, 1930 | Watercolour on paper | $18,749 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | ALLAMANDA, 1919 | Watercolour on paper | $12,061 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2017 |
| 10 | Banksia | Oil on cardboard | $8,214 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $8,059 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,941 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $7,143 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Vida Lahey is an Australian artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,282. 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 Vida Lahey sold in 2026 for $73,663, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vida Lahey on OpeningBid →What is a Vida Lahey work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vida Lahey work is $7,282.
The median Vida Lahey painting sells for $7,905 across 29 lots.
The median Vida Lahey work on paper sells for $2,870 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vida Lahey paintings typically sell for $3,865–$9,899 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $7,905†‡ | $73,663 | 93.5% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,870†‡ | $19,066 | 73.7% | 2026-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $60,753‡ | $73,663 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,865–$9,899†‡ | $6,810†‡ | $56,331 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $11,532–$47,196†‡ | $28,014†‡ | $73,663 |
† 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) | 12 | $1,467–$4,119† | $2,020† | $19,066 |
† 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 | 2026 | $73,663 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $60,753‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $19,066 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $18,749 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vida Lahey worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vida Lahey work is $7,282. The median Vida Lahey painting sells for $7,905 across 29 lots. The median Vida Lahey work on paper sells for $2,870 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vida Lahey paintings typically sell for $3,865–$9,899 (the middle half of 21 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 Vida Lahey painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vida Lahey painting is $7,905. 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 Vida Lahey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vida Lahey painting is $73,663.
What is the average price of a Vida Lahey work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vida Lahey work on paper is $2,870. 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 Vida Lahey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vida Lahey work on paper is $19,066.
What is the average price of a small Vida Lahey painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vida Lahey painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,810, 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 Vida Lahey work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vida Lahey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vida Lahey's auction record?
Vida Lahey's auction record is $73,663, set in 2026.
See the full Vida Lahey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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