Grayson Perry Auction Prices and Value Guide

Grayson Perry auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 871 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Grayson Perry auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Grayson Perry
Source records
871
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Grayson Perry

Sir Grayson Perry (born 1960, Chelmsford, England) is an English artist, writer, and broadcaster whose work spans ceramics, tapestry, printmaking, and metalwork. He rose to wide public attention after winning the Turner Prize in 2003 — the first ceramicist to receive the award — and has since become one of Britain's most recognizable contemporary artists. Perry is known for his richly decorated ceramic vases that blend classical form with satirical imagery addressing class, gender, identity, and consumer culture. His large-scale woven tapestries, such as The Vanity of Small Differences, extend these themes into narrative sequences drawn from modern British life. A member of the Royal Academy and a 2020 Erasmus Prize laureate, Perry also performs in drag as his alter ego Claire. Major institutions including Tate and the Museum of Modern Art hold his work, and his practice consistently bridges the gap between the contemporary art world and popular audiences.

Contemporary British ArtCeramics (glazed earthenware vases)Tapestries (woven textiles)Prints and editionsMetalwork (cast iron, bronze)British social class, identity, and genderContemporary culture and consumerismAutobiography and childhood memory

Common works and media

Collectors are most likely to encounter Perry's wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramic vases, which feature sgraffito decoration, glazed surfaces, and figurative or text-based imagery. Woven tapestries — often large-format, commercially produced yet designed by the artist — form a second major category. Prints and silkscreen editions, cast-iron and bronze sculptures, and embroidered or textile-based works also appear at auction. Subject matter frequently draws on British social class, gender identity, autobiography, and contemporary consumer culture. Works are typically signed and may carry edition numbers for prints or multiples.

Market and appraisal context

Grayson Perry maintains a deep and liquid secondary market spanning over two decades, with 477 auction lots recorded by Appraisily (332 with realized prices) and appearances at ten or more auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips, Bonhams, and Forum Auctions. The price distribution is wide: prints and small editions trade from approximately £90–£1,200, while unique ceramics regularly command five-figure sums (e.g., 'Scorched Earth' realized £35,560 at Christie's in October 2025), and top-tier unique vases have reached £632,750. Median prices sit at £4,750 with the 75th percentile at £25,400, indicating a healthy middle market anchored by medium-scale ceramics and editioned works. Liquidity has been stable, with 50 priced lots in the most recent 12-month period versus 55 in the prior 12 months, showing consistent throughput without dramatic volume swings.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Ceramics (glazed earthenware vases)
  • Tapestries (woven textiles)
  • Prints and editions
  • Metalwork (cast iron, bronze)

Value drivers

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Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction-house result pages; realized price comparables should be verified through dedicated auction databases.
  • Edition sizes and print medium details vary across Perry's output; attribution and edition numbering should be confirmed before appraisal.
  • All prices cited are in GBP and reflect hammer or realized prices at auction; buyer's premiums and fees are excluded and will increase the effective cost.
  • Production and licensed editions (bone china plates, printed cotton panels) are frequently offered at auction and should not be used as comparables for unique studio ceramics.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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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.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Grayson Perry 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.

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