Gillian Ayres Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1930–2018

Of the 5 lots by Gillian Ayres (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2017 and 2026, 5 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $14.5kSign up free to see and $19.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $16.1kSign up free to see. Where the Cymbals of Rhea Played holds the top price on file: $33.6kSign up free to see at Art+Object (April 2017). Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (2), Lawrences Auctioneers (1) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

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1. 
   Abstract Study On Board, An Early Work From Ayres' Time At Camberwell School Of Art Circa 1946-1950

   Oil · Board

   16cm x 44.5cm

   Lawrences Auctioneers · Jun 16, 2026 · Lot 428
   £3,800≈ $5,095≈ €4,395HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
2. 
   UNTITLED - C.1957-59

   Oil · Canvas

   64cm x 55cm (25.25in x 21.5in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Jan 10, 2024 · Lot 44
   £15,120≈ $19,240≈ €17,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
3. 
   The Nut Brown Maid, 1986

   Oil · Canvas

   diameter 91.4 cm (35 7/8 in.)

   Phillips · Jun 30, 2023 · Lot 81
   £11,430≈ $14,470≈ €13,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Untitled (Rome Series), 1997

   Oil · Canvas

   60.6 x 61 cm (23 7/8 x 24 in.)

   Phillips · Jun 30, 2023 · Lot 80
   £12,700≈ $16,078≈ €14,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Where the Cymbals of Rhea Played

   Oil · Canvas · ed. 86/87

   2240 x 2100mm

   Art+Object · Apr 6, 2017 · Lot 94
   NZ$48,050≈ $33,561≈ £26,930≈ €31,465Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗

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