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Billy Childish Paintings: Auction Prices

British · b. 1959

ArtSell has recorded 44 auction results for Billy Childish paintings between 2013 and 2026, of which 35 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $636 to $72,785, with a median of $11,119 across 35 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $72,785 for “Man Howling to Wolves” at Phillips in 2025.

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  1. Billy Childish, Sailing Away, oil on cardboard box
    Sailing Away
    Oil · Board · ed. 12/100
    22 x 16cm; framed: 45 x 40cm
    Sworders · · Lot 100
    £480≈ $636≈ €553HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at Sworders ↗
  2. Billy Childish, 3 Skulls on a Shoreline, 2022, oil and charcoal on linen
    3 Skulls on a Shoreline, 2022
    Oil · Linen
    91.7 x 122.2 cm (36 1/8 x 48 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 83
    £9,675≈ $12,878≈ €11,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Billy Childish, Man Howling to Wolves, 2015, oil and charcoal on linen
    Man Howling to Wolves, 2015
    Oil · Linen
    152.4 x 182.8 cm (60 x 71 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    £54,180≈ $72,785≈ €62,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Billy Childish, Self-portrait in Astrachan Hat, 2011, oil and charcoal on linen
    Self-portrait in Astrachan Hat, 2011
    Oil · Linen
    152.6 x 91.7 cm (60 1/8 x 36 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    £8,385≈ $11,119≈ €9,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Billy Childish, sunrise and distant burn-off, 2021, oil and charcoal on linen
    sunrise and distant burn-off, 2021
    Oil · Linen
    122 x 122 cm. (48 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    HK$206,400≈ $26,527≈ £19,738≈ €22,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Billy Childish, The Artist on His Way to Work, 2015, oil and charcoal on linen
    The Artist on His Way to Work, 2015
    Oil · Linen
    60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Billy Childish, Ohne Titel, 1990, Öl auf Leinwand
    Ohne Titel, 1990
    Oil · Canvas
    41,5 x 51cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 86
    €2,376≈ $2,799≈ £2,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Billy Childish, Ohne Titel, 1994, Öl auf Leinwand
    Ohne Titel, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    35,5 x 46cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 87
    €1,848≈ $2,177≈ £1,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Billy Childish, Ohne Titel (Three Men Sitting), 1990, Mischtechnik auf Leinwand
    Ohne Titel (Three Men Sitting), 1990
    Mixed media · Canvas
    50 x 70cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 39
    €2,244≈ $2,333≈ £1,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. Billy Childish, "Rüdiger", 1990, Mischtechnik auf Leinwand
    "Rüdiger", 1990
    Mixed media · Canvas
    95 x 60cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 38
    €3,432≈ $3,568≈ £2,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  11. Billy Childish, Untitled, 1987, oil on board
    Untitled, 1987
    Oil · Board
    61.2 x 45.8 cm (24 1/8 x 18 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    £2,794≈ $3,522≈ €3,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  12. Billy Childish, Cherry Trees, 2006, oil on canvas
    Cherry Trees, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    50.8 x 61.1 cm (20 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    £24,130≈ $30,413≈ €28,905Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,500–5,500View at Phillips ↗
  13. Billy Childish, The Dance of Death, 1987, oil on board
    The Dance of Death, 1987
    Oil · Board
    60.5 x 45.7 cm (23 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    £2,032≈ $2,660≈ €2,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  14. Billy Childish, Astrakhan Hat and Flower Bonnet (Father and Daughter), 2013, oil and charcoal on linen
    Astrakhan Hat and Flower Bonnet (Father and Daughter), 2013
    Oil · Linen
    152.5 x 122 cm. (60 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Billy Childish, girl in swimming, yuga river, 2022, oil and charcoal on linen
    girl in swimming, yuga river, 2022
    Oil · Linen
    152.2 x 153 cm (59 7/8 x 60 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    £44,450≈ $56,207≈ €52,550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Billy Childish, Birch Trees with Spring Snow, 2021, oil and charcoal on linen
    Birch Trees with Spring Snow, 2021
    Oil · Linen
    152.5 x 152.5 cm. (60 x 60 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    HK$482,600≈ $61,729≈ £48,560≈ €56,883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Billy Childish, Cherry Trees, 2006, oil on canvas
    Cherry Trees, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    50.8 x 60.8 cm (20 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Billy Childish, Self Portrait, 2004, oil on linen
    Self Portrait, 2004
    Oil · Linen
    121.6 x 60.2 cm (47 7/8 x 23 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    £6,350≈ $7,886≈ €7,361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Billy Childish, The Trickster: The Creation of Havoc, 1987, oil on board
    The Trickster: The Creation of Havoc, 1987
    Oil · Board
    76.2 x 61.1 cm (30 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    £8,890≈ $11,063≈ €10,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Billy Childish, BILLY + TRACI, 1983, oil on board
    BILLY + TRACI, 1983
    Oil · Board
    122.4 x 61 cm (48 1/4 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    £10,795≈ $13,392≈ €12,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Billy Childish, Self Portrate, 1982, oil on board
    Self Portrate, 1982
    Oil · Board
    121.9 x 60.9 cm (47 7/8 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    £7,560≈ $8,555≈ €8,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Billy Childish, Untitled, c.1990s oil on canvas 50 x 25cm Provenance: the artist; Lilford Gallery
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 305
    £2,200≈ $2,493≈ €2,521HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  23. Billy Childish, Orange Man with Banjo, 1995, oil on panel, in artist's frame
    Orange Man with Banjo, 1995
    Oil · Panel
    96.8 x 64.7 cm (38 1/8 x 25 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    £1,890≈ $2,245≈ €2,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Billy Childish, Man in Hat with Fish Skeleton, 1994, oil on panel, in artist's frame
    Man in Hat with Fish Skeleton, 1994
    Oil · Panel
    131.4 x 66.3 cm (51 3/4 x 26 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    £4,032≈ $4,789≈ €4,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Billy Childish, Tattoo/Yellow Dog, 1991, oil on panel, in artist's frame, double-sided
    Tattoo/Yellow Dog, 1991
    Oil · Panel
    96.5 x 66.6 cm (37 7/8 x 26 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 69
    £4,410≈ $5,450≈ €5,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Billy Childish, umiak Alaska, 2013, oil and charcoal on canvas
    umiak Alaska, 2013
    Oil · Canvas
    72 x 120 1/8 in. (183 x 305 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Billy Childish, Self Portrait, 2012, oil and charcoal on linen
    Self Portrait, 2012
    Oil · Linen
    152.3 x 91.5 cm (59 7/8 x 36 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Billy Childish, Untitled, 2010, oil and charcoal on linen
    Untitled, 2010
    Oil · Linen
    152.3 x 91.5 cm (59 7/8 x 36 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Billy Childish, chrysanthemums, 2014, oil and charcoal on linen
    chrysanthemums, 2014
    Oil · Linen
    122 x 91.5 cm (48 x 36 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 157
    £11,250≈ $14,706≈ €13,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Billy Childish, Bank Pub Crucifix, 1989, oil on canvas
    Bank Pub Crucifix, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    50.8 x 101.6 cm (20 x 40 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £4,375≈ $5,452≈ €5,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Billy Childish, Sheila, 1982, oil on board
    Sheila, 1982
    Oil · Board
    122 x 61 cm (48 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    £3,750≈ $4,748≈ €4,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Billy Childish, Girl Holding Breast, 2005, oil on canvas, in artist's frame
    Girl Holding Breast, 2005
    Oil · Canvas
    122 x 60.5 cm (48 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 83
    £5,000≈ $7,116≈ €6,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Billy Childish, Stood Before Juniper Trees - High Atlas, 2010, oil and charcoal on linen
    Stood Before Juniper Trees - High Atlas, 2010
    Oil · Linen
    59 1/2 x 36 in. (151.1 x 91.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    $22,500≈ £16,238≈ €20,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Billy Childish, The Bitter Cup, 2004, oil on canvas
    The Bitter Cup, 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 91.3 cm. (47 7/8 x 35 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 220
    £12,500≈ $18,861≈ €17,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Billy Childish, Bank Pub Crucifix, 1989, oil on canvas
    Bank Pub Crucifix, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    50.8 x 101.6 cm (20 x 40 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Billy Childish, Billy & Sheila, 1983, oil on board
    Billy & Sheila, 1983
    Oil · Board
    121.8 x 60.6 cm (47 7/8 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Billy Childish, The Tattooist, 1990, oil on canvas
    The Tattooist, 1990
    Oil · Canvas
    61.1 x 91.7 cm (24 x 36 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    £10,625≈ $18,203≈ €13,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Billy Childish, Despair, 1985, oil on board
    Despair, 1985
    Oil · Board
    60.9 x 45.6 cm (23 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    £15,000≈ $25,068≈ €18,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Billy Childish, The Kiss, 2000, oil, charcoal on canvas in artist's frame
    The Kiss, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    88.6 x 64.1 cm. (34 7/8 x 25 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    £10,000≈ $16,462≈ €12,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Billy Childish, The Bitter Cup, 2004, oil on canvas
    The Bitter Cup, 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 91.3 cm. (47 7/8 x 35 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Billy Childish, The Vines, 2002, wire, oil on wood
    The Vines, 2002
    Oil · Panel
    73.6 x 49.4 cm. (28 7/8 x 19 1/ 2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £7,500≈ $12,288≈ €8,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Billy Childish, Man in a landscape - North Beach San Franscisco, 2007, oil on linen
    Man in a landscape - North Beach San Franscisco, 2007
    Oil · Linen
    182.5 x 121.8 cm. (71 7/8 x 47 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    £23,750≈ $38,280≈ €28,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Billy Childish, Medway Swimming Club, 2007, oil on linen
    Medway Swimming Club, 2007
    Oil · Linen
    182.5 x 122 cm. (71 7/8 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    £18,750≈ $28,611≈ €21,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Billy Childish, Self Portrate with Bones, 2010, oil on canvas
    Self Portrate with Bones, 2010
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 91.5 cm (47 7/8 x 36 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    £10,000≈ $15,398≈ €11,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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