Colin Lanceley Auction Prices and Value Guide
Colin Lanceley auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 394 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Colin Lanceley auction prices: quick answer
Colin Lanceley auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Colin Lanceley
- Source records
- 394
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Colin Lanceley
Colin Lanceley (1938–2015) was an Australian painter, sculptor, printmaker, and draughtsman best known for his large-scale three-dimensional paintings that pushed the boundaries between painting and sculpture. Born in Dunedin, New Zealand, he spent his career in Australia and became a significant figure in the post-war Australian art scene. Lanceley's work is held in major international public collections, including the Tate in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. Beyond his studio practice, he played an active institutional role as the inaugural chair of the advisory board of the National Art School in Sydney and as a board member of the National Gallery of Australia. He died in Sydney on 30 January 2015.
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Common works and media
Collectors and appraisers most commonly encounter Lanceley's work as large three-dimensional relief paintings that incorporate sculptural elements, as well as freestanding sculptures, limited-edition prints, and works on paper. His paintings often feature bold colour and mixed-media construction. Print editions, drawings, and smaller-scale works also circulate in the secondary market and at auction.
Market and appraisal context
Colin Lanceley's work appears across auction categories including Australian art, post-war and contemporary art, and prints and multiples. His three-dimensional paintings and sculptures are the most distinctive part of his output and tend to be the most sought-after at auction, while his prints and drawings provide an accessible entry point for collectors. Institutional holdings at Tate, MoMA, and major Australian galleries reinforce his market standing. When evaluating a Lanceley work, appraisers should consider the specific medium, scale, provenance, exhibition history, condition, and comparable public auction results for similar works from the same period.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Australian Art
- Prints and Multiples
Value drivers
- Work medium (three-dimensional paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings may carry different market values)
- Institutional provenance (works held by Tate, NGA, AGNSW, and MoMA support artist standing)
- Provenance history and exhibition record
- Condition, edition size (for prints), and attribution
Appraisal caveats
- No specific auction price records or sale-history data were available in the collected source pack. Market value assessments should reference live auction databases and comparable lots.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Tate museum or university
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- 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 Colin Lanceley 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 Colin Lanceley artwork?
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