What is a Howard Arkley work worth?
1951–1999 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 100 priced auction sales, works by Howard Arkley have sold for a median of $11,906Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,683Sign up free to see and $32,631Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $8,773Sign up free to see across 32 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Howard Arkley prices by medium
- Auction results
- 113
- Sold rate
- 88%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2026
- Median price
- $11.9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.6MSign up free to see Contemporary Units 1988, Smith & Singer, Aug 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 33 | $10.8k–$19kSign up free to see | $16.8kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 32 | $2.3k–$3kSign up free to see | $2.6kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 29 | $47.4k–$589kSign up free to see | $147kSign up free to see |
| Photographs | 6 | $1.8k–$2.5kSign up free to see | $2kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Menzies (55), Leonard Joel (39), Smith & Singer (16)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 24 | $2.2k–$16.4kSign up free to see | $4.7kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 46 | $2.7k–$16.4kSign up free to see | $3.3kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 27 | $55.5k–$638kSign up free to see | $214kSign up free to see |
Recent Howard Arkley sales
- The Triffids 1985, synthetic polymer paint on offset lithograph — $2,647Sign up free to see, Menzies, Aug 27, 2026
- Sampler: Traditional 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas — $219,476Sign up free to see, Smith & Singer, Aug 25, 2026
- The Triffids 1985, synthetic polymer paint on offset lithograph — $2,672Sign up free to see, Menzies, May 7, 2026
- Brick Bracket 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas and wood — $17,812Sign up free to see, Menzies, May 7, 2026
- Theatrical Façade 1996, synthetic polymer paint on canvas — $1,053,559Sign up free to see, Smith & Singer, Apr 28, 2026
- Nick Cave, archival pigment print, ed. 34/499 — $2,003Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Apr 22, 2026
- Rite Room, archival pigment print, ed. 37/499 — $3,004Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Apr 22, 2026
- (Red & Yellow Flower Panel), synthetic polymer paint on canvas — $6,751Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Mar 17, 2026
Questions about Howard Arkley prices
What is a Howard Arkley work worth?
Based on 100 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Howard Arkley have sold for a median of $11,906, and half of them sold between $2,683 and $32,631. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Howard Arkley sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $1,593,540 for “Contemporary Units 1988” at Smith & Singer in August 2025.
Which Howard Arkley medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $147,459 (29 sales).
How often do Howard Arkley works sell at auction?
88% of the 113 lots recorded between 2009 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Howard Arkley work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 113 auction results for Howard Arkley between 2009 and 2026, and 100 of them sold (88%).
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