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# Vivian Springford (1913–2003)

## What is Vivian Springford’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Vivian Springford at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,020 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,930–$46,355, n=19). The auction record is $241,300 for Untitled (Tanzania Series) (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Tanzania Series), 1971 | Acrylic paint | $241,300 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1975 | Acrylic paint | $233,100 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1984 | Acrylic paint | $144,900 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 4 | Martinique Series, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $113,511 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1971 | Acrylic paint | $113,400 | Phillips | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (Daffodil Series), 1971 | Acrylic paint | $107,950 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (VSF122), 1975 | Acrylic on canvas | $107,100 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Martinique Series, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $106,250 | Phillips | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (Tanzania Series), 1972 | Acrylic paint | $106,250 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled (VSP0025), 1975 | Acrylic on canvas | $105,449 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $48,378 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,243 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $69,850 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $26,560 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Vivian Springford is an artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $47,880.

A work by Vivian Springford sold in 2026 for $50,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Vivian Springford works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Vivian Springford work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Springford work is $47,880.

The median Vivian Springford painting sells for $57,863 across 48 lots.

The median Vivian Springford work on paper sells for $3,763 across 6 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Vivian Springford paintings typically sell for $44,450–$102,724 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $57,863 | $241,300 | 90.6% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,763 | $7,620 | — | 2025-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $107,950 | $241,300 | — | 2024-04-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $23,460–$48,070 | $33,210 | $144,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $44,450–$102,724 | $76,800 | $241,300 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $241,300 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $233,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,334 |

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 Vivian Springford worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Springford work is $47,880. The median Vivian Springford painting sells for $57,863 across 48 lots. The median Vivian Springford work on paper sells for $3,763 across 6 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Vivian Springford paintings typically sell for $44,450–$102,724 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Vivian Springford painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vivian Springford painting is $57,863.

### What is Vivian Springford's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vivian Springford painting is $241,300.

### What is the average price of a large Vivian Springford painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Vivian Springford painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $76,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Vivian Springford's auction record?

Vivian Springford's auction record is $241,300, set in 2023.

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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, “Vivian Springford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vivian-springford (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.