Albert Irvin Auction Prices and Value Guide
Albert Irvin auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 502 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Albert Irvin auction prices: quick answer
Albert Irvin auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Albert Irvin
- Source records
- 502
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Albert Irvin
Albert Henry Thomas Irvin (1922–2015) was a British painter and graphic artist celebrated for his vivid, large-scale abstract paintings. Born in London, Irvin studied at Northampton School of Art before developing a distinctive expressionist approach characterized by bold color, gestural energy, and luminous spatial depth. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he became one of Britain's most respected abstract painters, known for pushing the possibilities of acrylic and oil on canvas. Irvin was appointed OBE and elected a Royal Academician, reflecting the institutional recognition his work received. His paintings are held in major public collections, including Tate. Collectors encounter Irvin's work across post-war and contemporary art sales, where his canvases, prints, and works on paper appear regularly at major auction houses.
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Common works and media
Irvin is best known for large-scale abstract acrylic and oil paintings featuring bold, gestural brushwork and rich color fields. He also produced screenprints, lithographs, and works on paper, including gouaches and watercolors. His imagery is non-representational, relying on color relationships, layered surfaces, and dynamic compositional energy rather than figurative subject matter. Titles often reference places or use abstract designations. Prints in signed and numbered editions appear regularly in auction contexts.
Market and appraisal context
Albert Irvin's work appears at auction primarily within Post-War and Contemporary Art and Modern British Art categories. Key factors influencing appraisal include the medium (oil or acrylic on canvas versus works on paper or prints), the scale of the work, provenance and exhibition history, condition, and date of execution. His large-scale canvases from mature periods tend to attract the strongest collector interest. Irvin also produced screenprints and lithographic editions, which are more accessible at auction but carry broader price ranges depending on edition size and provenance. Collectors should verify attribution, confirm edition details for prints, and review condition reports carefully.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Modern British Art
Value drivers
- Medium and scale — large-scale acrylic paintings generally command higher prices than works on paper or prints
- Provenance and exhibition history — works with documented gallery or museum exhibition records affect value
- RA and OBE distinction — institutional recognition and Royal Academician status support collector interest
Appraisal caveats
- Market data is limited in the available source pack; consult auction records for realized prices.
- Print editions and works on paper may appear frequently at auction with wide price ranges depending on edition size, condition, and date.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Library of Congress library authority
- Tate museum or university
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Albert Irvin worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Albert Irvin artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.