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Stanley Cursiter

British · 1887–1976 · Painter

Stanley Cursiter was an Orcadian artist who played an important role in introducing Post-Impressionism and Futurism to Scotland. He served as the keeper (1919–1930), then… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Stanley Cursiter, THE MIRROR, oil on canvasTHE MIRRORLyon & Turnbull · £53,120≈ $70,862≈ €60,742Sign up to see
  2. Stanley Cursiter, THE CLIFFS, YESNABY, oil on canvasTHE CLIFFS, YESNABYLyon & Turnbull · £17,500≈ $23,086≈ €20,410Sign up to see
  3. Stanley Cursiter, ROUSAY, oil on canvasROUSAYLyon & Turnbull · £17,640≈ $21,512≈ €20,451Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 34 auction results for Stanley Cursiter between 2019 and 2026, of which 33 sold (97%). Recorded sale prices range from $932Sign up free to see to $70.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $70.9kSign up free to see for THE MIRROR at Lyon & Turnbull in December 2025. The most common medium is oil paintings (16 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (33) and Lempertz (1).

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  1. Stanley Cursiter, THE WEST MAINLAND, watercolour
    THE WEST MAINLAND
    Watercolor
    17cm x 24cm (6.75in x 9.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 116
    £4,318≈ $5,707≈ €5,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Stanley Cursiter, AN ORKNEY HOMESTEAD, oil on board
    AN ORKNEY HOMESTEAD
    Oil · Board
    24cm x 34cm (9.5in x 13.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 67
    £5,842≈ $7,862≈ €6,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. Stanley Cursiter, THE LOCHS OF STENNESS AND HARRAY, oil on canvas
    THE LOCHS OF STENNESS AND HARRAY
    Oil · Canvas
    51cm x 61cm (20in x 24in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 68
    £7,620≈ $10,255≈ €8,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Stanley Cursiter, THE MIRROR, oil on canvas
    THE MIRROR
    Oil · Canvas
    89cm x 101.5cm (35in x 40in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 164
    £53,120≈ $70,862≈ €60,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Stanley Cursiter, THE PULPIT, oil on canvas
    THE PULPIT
    Oil · Canvas
    61cm x 51cm (24in x 20in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 59
    £6,350≈ $8,471≈ €7,261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. Stanley Cursiter, THE DRONGS, SHETLAND, Watercolour
    THE DRONGS, SHETLAND
    Watercolor
    51cm x 61cm (20in x 24in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 81
    £2,540≈ $3,388≈ €2,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Stanley Cursiter, THE FAN, lithograph
    THE FAN
    Lithograph
    25.5cm x 16cm (10in x 6.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 82
    £2,159≈ $2,880≈ €2,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Stanley Cursiter, A NUDE, lithograph
    A NUDE
    Lithograph
    21.5cm x 15cm (8.5in x 6in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 83
    £1,016≈ $1,355≈ €1,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Stanley Cursiter, ROQUE BRUNE, MENTONE, watercolour
    ROQUE BRUNE, MENTONE
    Watercolor
    23cm x 30.5cm (9in x 12in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 127
    £1,386≈ $1,764≈ €1,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Stanley Cursiter, THE DEVIL'S HEARTH, ORKNEY, oil on canvas
    THE DEVIL'S HEARTH, ORKNEY
    Oil · Canvas
    76cm x 102cm (30in x 40in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 135
    £15,120≈ $19,246≈ €18,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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Stanley Cursiter: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Stanley Cursiter at auction?

$70,862Sign up free to see, for THE MIRROR at Lyon & Turnbull (December 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Stanley Cursiter?

The median sale price is $5.7kSign up free to see across 33 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Stanley Cursiter have sold at auction?

33 of 34 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Stanley Cursiter?

Lyon & Turnbull and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Lempertz

About Stanley Cursiter

Stanley Cursiter was an Orcadian artist who played an important role in introducing Post-Impressionism and Futurism to Scotland. He served as the keeper (1919–1930), then director (1930–1948), of the National Galleries of Scotland, and as HM Limner and Painter in Scotland (1948–1976).

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