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Roland Penrose Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1900–1984

Roland Penrose paintings have appeared at auction 4 times in ArtSell’s records between 2016 and 2025; 3 sold, a sell-through rate of 75%. The median price realised is $4.3kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $2.7kSign up free to see–$37kSign up free to see. Beauty Prize holds the top price on file: $69.7kSign up free to see at PIASA (October 2025). Sales were recorded mainly at Lyon & Turnbull (1), Sworders (1) and Schuler Auktionen (1).

€60,352≈ $69,725≈ £52,579Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumBeauty PrizePIASA4auction results2016–2025years recorded75%sold$4.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Roland Penrose paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
4 2016–2025
Price range
$1.1k–$69.7kSign up free to see
Median price
$4.3kSign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$69.7kSign up free to see Oct 2025, PIASA
Record sale
$69.7kSign up free to see 2025, PIASA

Recent sales: Beauty Prize · Untitled · EDUCATION, 1983

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Roland Penrose paintings: key figures

Auction results
4
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2016–2025
Median price
$4.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$69.7kSign up free to see Beauty Prize, PIASA, Oct 2025

Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (1), Sworders (1), Schuler Auktionen (1)

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  1. Beauty Prize by Roland Penrose, 1932, Huile et collage sur toile, sold Oct 2025
    Beauty Prize, 1932
    Mixed media · Canvas
    PIASA · · Lot 5
    €60,352≈ $69,725≈ £52,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at PIASA ↗
  2. Untitled by Roland Penrose, mixed media 25 x 20cm Provenance: With Obelisk Gallery, sold Oct 2025
    Untitled
    Mixed media
    Sworders · · Lot 371
    £800≈ $1,072≈ €919HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,000View at Sworders ↗
  3. EDUCATION, 1983 by Roland Penrose, collage, sold Jan 2025
    EDUCATION, 1983
    Mixed media
    54.5cm x 80cm (21 ½in x 31 ½in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 250
    £3,528≈ $4,310≈ €4,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Bush in Hand by Roland Penrose, 1968, collage, offered Dec 2016
    Bush in Hand, 1968
    Mixed media
    39,8x29,7 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 3422
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,000–1,500View at Schuler Auktionen ↗

Questions about Roland Penrose paintings

How much is a Roland Penrose painting worth?

Roland Penrose paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $1,072 and $69,725, with a median of $4,310 across 3 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 Roland Penrose painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $69,725 for “Beauty Prize”, sold at PIASA in October 2025.

How much do Roland Penrose paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $4,310 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2016–2025) the median is $4,310.

Where are Roland Penrose paintings sold?

Most of the 4 recorded results come from Lyon & Turnbull (1), Sworders (1), Schuler Auktionen (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Roland Penrose painting?

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