David Oxtoby Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1938

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David Oxtoby works on paper have appeared at auction 9 times in ArtSell’s records between 2016 and 2026; 4 sold, a sell-through rate of 44%. The median price realised is $346Sign up free to see across 4 priced sales; the middle half sold for $310Sign up free to see–$832Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Mingus, sold at Rago Auctions in August 2022 for $2.3kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Chiswick Auctions (4), Rago Auctions (2) and Sworders (1).

$2,250≈ £1,866≈ €2,211Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMingusRago Auctions9auction results2016–2026years recorded44%sold$346Sign up free to seemedian price

David Oxtoby works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2016–2026
Price range
$240–$2.3kSign up free to see
Median price
$346Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$240Sign up free to see Jul 2026, Sworders
Record sale
$2.3kSign up free to see 2022, Rago Auctions

Recent sales: Portrait of Michael Vaughan · Mr. Upton · John Lennon

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David Oxtoby works on paper: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
44%
Active at auction
2016–2026
Median price
$346Sign up free to see
Record price
$2.3kSign up free to see Mingus, Rago Auctions, Aug 2022

Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (4), Rago Auctions (2), Sworders (1)

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  1. Portrait of Michael Vaughan by David Oxtoby, pen and ink, sold Jul 2026
    Portrait of Michael Vaughan
    Drawing
    17.5 x 11cm; framed 37.5 x 29.5cm, and 34 x 24.5cm; framed 54 x 43cm
    Sworders · · Lot 45
    £180≈ $240≈ €210HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  2. Mr. Upton by David Oxtoby, 1966, watercolor on paper, sold May 2026
    Mr. Upton, 1966
    Watercolor · Paper
    19⅞ h x 13⅞ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 222
    $333≈ £245≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. John Lennon by David Oxtoby, Pen and ink on paper, initialled in black biro, sheet, sold Jul 2024
    John Lennon
    Drawing · Paper
    Dreweatts · · Lot 192
    £280≈ $359≈ €332HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Dreweatts ↗
  4. Mingus by David Oxtoby, 1966, gouache, ink and graphite on paper, sold Aug 2022
    Mingus, 1966
    Gouache · Paper
    20 h x 14 w in (51 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 569
    $2,250≈ £1,866≈ €2,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Medicated Goo by David Oxtoby, indian ink, ball pen and white pencil on paper, offered Apr 2022
    Medicated Goo
    Drawing · Paper
    212 x 185mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 83
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$500–800View at Art+Object ↗
  6. untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen, ink and gouache on by David Oxtoby, ink and gouache on paper, offered Jun 2016
    untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen, ink and gouache on
    Gouache · Paper
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 614
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–120View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen, ink and gouache on by David Oxtoby, ink and gouache on paper, offered May 2016
    untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen, ink and gouache on
    Gouache · Paper
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 520
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–160View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen, ink and gouache on by David Oxtoby, ink and gouache on paper, offered May 2016
    untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen, ink and gouache on
    Gouache · Paper
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 217
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £160–240View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  9. untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen by David Oxtoby, ink and gouache on paper, offered May 2016
    untitled, mid 20th century, circa 1970, pen
    Gouache · Paper
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 237
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

Questions about David Oxtoby works on paper

How much is a David Oxtoby works on paper worth?

David Oxtoby works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $240 and $2,250, with a median of $346 across 4 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive David Oxtoby works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,250 for “Mingus”, sold at Rago Auctions in August 2022.

How much do David Oxtoby works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $346 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2016–2026) the median is $346.

How often do David Oxtoby works on paper sell at auction?

44% of the 9 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are David Oxtoby works on paper sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (4), Rago Auctions (2), Sworders (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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