Michael Gustavius Payne

British · b. 1969 · Painter

Michael Gustavius Payne is a Welsh figurative painter. He paints primarily in oils and is influenced by mythological themes within a contemporary context. During his early… (Wikipedia)

£200≈ $266≈ €234Sign uprecord priceCŵn / DogsRogers Jones & Co6auction results2019–2026years recorded100%sold (6)$146Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Cŵn / Dogs by Michael Gustavius Payne, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2026Cŵn / DogsRogers Jones & Co · £200≈ $266≈ €234Sign up to see
  2. Entitled 'Mine All by Michael Gustavius Payne, 1997, oil on card, sold Nov 2019Entitled 'Mine AllRogers Jones & Co · £170≈ $220≈ €200Sign up to see
  3. The Cruelty of Common Sense by Michael Gustavius Payne, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2026The Cruelty of Common SenseRogers Jones & Co · £120≈ $160≈ €140Sign up to see

Michael Gustavius Payne’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Michael Gustavius Payne between 2019 and 2026, and 6 of them sold (100%). The median price realised is $146Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $113Sign up free to see–$205Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Cŵn / Dogs, sold at Rogers Jones & Co in July 2026 for $266Sign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Rogers Jones & Co (6).

Michael Gustavius Payne at auction: key figures

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6
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2019–2026
Median price
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Record price
$266Sign up free to see Cŵn / Dogs, Rogers Jones & Co, Jul 2026
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Paintings6$113–$205Sign up free to see$146Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Rogers Jones & Co (6)

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  1. When Red light Shows II by Michael Gustavius Payne, oil on board, sold Jul 2026
    When Red light Shows II
    Oil · Board
    18 x 18cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 541
    £100≈ $133≈ €117HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  2. The Cruelty of Common Sense by Michael Gustavius Payne, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2026
    The Cruelty of Common Sense
    Oil · Canvas
    45 x 30cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 565
    £120≈ $160≈ €140HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  3. Cŵn / Dogs by Michael Gustavius Payne, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2026
    Cŵn / Dogs
    Oil · Canvas
    40 x 40cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 158
    £200≈ $266≈ €234HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  4. Red Hood by Michael Gustavius Payne, oil on board, sold Jul 2026
    Red Hood
    Oil · Board
    30 x 21cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 266
    £40≈ $54≈ €47HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  5. The Voice of Progress by Michael Gustavius Payne, acrylic, sold Dec 2025
    The Voice of Progress
    Acrylic
    18 x 13cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 29
    £80≈ $106≈ €92HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  6. Entitled 'Mine All by Michael Gustavius Payne, 1997, oil on card, sold Nov 2019
    Entitled 'Mine All, 1997
    Oil · Board
    12 x 17cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 31
    £170≈ $220≈ €200HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗

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Michael Gustavius Payne: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Gustavius Payne at auction?

$266Sign up free to see, for Cŵn / Dogs at Rogers Jones & Co (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Gustavius Payne?

The median sale price is $146Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Gustavius Payne have sold at auction?

6 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Michael Gustavius Payne?

Rogers Jones & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Rogers Jones & Co

About Michael Gustavius Payne

Michael Gustavius Payne is a Welsh figurative painter. He paints primarily in oils and is influenced by mythological themes within a contemporary context. During his early exhibiting career he was known as Michael Payne, before he began using his full name. Since late 2012 he has dropped his first name and now uses the shorter Gustavius Payne.

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