Virginia Coventry (b. 1942)
What is Virginia Coventry’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Virginia Coventry at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $573 including buyer’s premium (middle half $371–$2,117, n=9). The auction record is $2,999 for Double Light (2026, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Light, 2013 | Acrylic | $2,999 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (Red/Pink), 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,470 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Soundings No. 3, 1942 | Acrylic and vinyl on linen | $2,117 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Trellis 3, 1942 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,117 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1942 | Collage on paper | $573 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Paris Gouache III, 2000 | Gouache III, 2000 gouache on rag paper | $485 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled, 2000 | Acrylic on paper | $371 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Porous #6, 1942 | Acrylic gesso on rag paper | $282 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1998 & Untitled, 1997, 1998 | Crayon on paper | $229 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $371 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $428 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Virginia Coventry is an Australian artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $573. 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 Virginia Coventry sold in 2026 for $2,470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Virginia Coventry on OpeningBid →What is a Virginia Coventry work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virginia Coventry work is $573.
The median Virginia Coventry painting sells for $2,117 across 6 lots.
The median Virginia Coventry work on paper sells for $384 across 4 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 | 6 | $2,117† | $2,999 | — | 2026-02-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $384 | $573 | — | 2026-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,999 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,470 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $573 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $485 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Virginia Coventry worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virginia Coventry work is $573. The median Virginia Coventry painting sells for $2,117 across 6 lots. The median Virginia Coventry work on paper sells for $384 across 4 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 Virginia Coventry's auction record?
Virginia Coventry's auction record is $2,999, set in 2026.
See the full Virginia Coventry record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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