Derek Jarman Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1942–1994

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Derek Jarman oil paintings have appeared at auction 8 times in ArtSell’s records between 2018 and 2025; 7 sold, a sell-through rate of 88%. The median price realised is $6.2kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales; the middle half sold for $4kSign up free to see–$9.6kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $23.7kSign up free to see for Dungeness G1 at Phillips in July 2020. Sales were recorded mainly at Dreweatts (3), Lyon & Turnbull (1) and Chiswick Auctions (1).

£18,750≈ $23,700≈ €20,710Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumDungeness G1Phillips8auction results2018–2025years recorded88%sold$6.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Derek Jarman oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2018–2025
Price range
$2.3k–$23.7kSign up free to see
Median price
$6.2kSign up free to see 7 sold
Most recent sale
$10.7kSign up free to see Oct 2025, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$23.7kSign up free to see 2020, Phillips

Recent sales: UPPER GROUND, 1969 · Landscape from the First Happening 1979 · George and the Dragon

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Derek Jarman oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
88%
Active at auction
2018–2025
Median price
$6.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$23.7kSign up free to see Dungeness G1, Phillips, Jul 2020

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (3), Lyon & Turnbull (1), Chiswick Auctions (1)

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  1. UPPER GROUND, 1969 by Derek Jarman, 1969, pencil with oil glaze on panel, sold Oct 2025
    UPPER GROUND, 1969, 1969
    Oil · Panel
    9.5cm x 10.7cm (3 ¾in x 4 ¼in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 499
    £8,190≈ $10,749≈ €9,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Landscape from the First Happening 1979 by Derek Jarman, oil on board, sold Dec 2024
    Landscape from the First Happening 1979
    Oil · Board
    31 x 43cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 218
    £1,800≈ $2,276≈ €2,165HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Gorringe's ↗
  3. Study from the Christ Series by Derek Jarman, oil, sold Oct 2020
    Study from the Christ Series
    Oil
    45.5 x 35.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 195
    £4,700≈ $6,155≈ €5,207HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  4. George and the Dragon by Derek Jarman, oil, sold Oct 2020
    George and the Dragon
    Oil
    14 x 22cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 194
    £4,200≈ $5,500≈ €4,653HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. What if this present were the worlds last night by Derek Jarman, oil, sold Oct 2020
    What if this present were the worlds last night
    Oil
    46 x 46cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 193
    £6,500≈ $8,512≈ €7,201HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–2,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  6. Dungeness G1 by Derek Jarman, 1994, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Dungeness G1, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    41 x 45.8 cm (16 1/8 x 18 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    £18,750≈ $23,700≈ €20,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  7. Sower of the SystemsSigned titled and dated June 04 versoOil by Derek Jarman, Oil on canvas with embellishments, sold Dec 2018
    Sower of the SystemsSigned titled and dated June 04 versoOil
    Oil · Canvas
    25.5 x 25.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 387
    £1,900≈ $2,434≈ €2,133HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  8. Untitled by Derek Jarman, oil, offered Apr 2018
    Untitled
    Oil
    12 x 17 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 151
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

Questions about Derek Jarman oil paintings

How much is a Derek Jarman oil worth?

Derek Jarman oil paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $2,276 and $23,700, with a median of $6,155; half of the 7 priced sales were between $3,967 and $9,630. 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 Derek Jarman oil sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $23,700 for “Dungeness G1”, sold at Phillips in July 2020.

How much do Derek Jarman oil paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2018–2025) the median is $6,155.

How often do Derek Jarman oil paintings sell at auction?

88% of the 8 oil paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Derek Jarman oil paintings sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Dreweatts (3), Lyon & Turnbull (1), Chiswick Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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