Patrick Procktor Auction Prices and Value Guide

Patrick Procktor auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 666 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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

Artist
Patrick Procktor
Source records
666
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Patrick Procktor

Patrick Procktor (1936–2003) was a British painter and printmaker born in Dublin, Ireland. Active in the second half of the twentieth century, Procktor became known for works on paper and canvas that drew on travel, landscape, and figuration. His practice encompassed oil painting, watercolor, and a substantial body of prints, including screenprints and lithographs. Procktor's work is represented in major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London, reflecting sustained institutional recognition. With over six hundred lots recorded in auction databases, his work circulates regularly in the secondary market, making him a familiar name in Post-War British art sales. Collectors most often encounter his prints and paintings from the 1960s through the 1990s.

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Common works and media

Procktor's output includes oil paintings on canvas, watercolors on paper, and editioned prints such as screenprints and lithographs. Subjects range from figurative compositions to landscapes and architectural scenes, often inspired by travel. Prints issued in signed, numbered editions appear regularly at auction, alongside unique paintings and works on paper.

Market and appraisal context

Patrick Procktor's secondary market is active and broad, with 331 auction lots recorded (234 with realized prices) spanning 1991 to April 2026. His work appears at major international houses — Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams, Phillips — as well as specialist and regional UK auctioneers including John Nicholson's, Forum Auctions, Chiswick, Dreweatts, and Mallams. Price dispersion is wide: the median realized price is approximately $380, the 75th percentile is around $1,278, and the maximum recorded price reaches $400,000, reflecting the gap between editioned prints or small works on paper and major paintings. Auction liquidity has increased noticeably, with 30 lots offered in the trailing twelve months compared to 14 in the prior twelve months. Recent comparable lots cluster around watercolors and ink drawings at regional UK houses (typically £100–£1,000), with standout results at international houses — a portrait of Patrick Kinmonth realized $11,000 at STAIR (2020), and two works at Freeman's | Hindman in June 2025 fetched $3,250 (El Farah Tangier, 1968) and $5,000 (Ole Glaesner). Procktor's market spans Post-War British paintings and Modern British prints and multiples, with prints such as the Sadie and Prudence aquatint and the Invitation to a Voyage series appearing regularly.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Post-War British paintings
  • Modern British prints and multiples
  • Painting
  • Printmaking

Value drivers

  1. Museum-held artist with work in major public collections (MoMA, Tate), supporting long-term recognition
  2. Medium (oil, watercolor, screenprint, lithograph), size, date, and subject matter affect value
  3. Provenance, condition, and exhibition history are material factors for appraisal
  4. Medium and support: large oil paintings command the highest prices; watercolors and works on paper occupy a middle tier; editioned prints (aquatints, screenprints, lithographs) generally trade at lower price points
  5. Dimensions: larger-scale works such as the 74 × 55 cm Brighton watercolor (£1,000) or the 53 × 46 cm Musicians watercolour (£700) outperform smaller works under 30 cm
  6. Date and period: works from the 1960s and 1970s — Procktor's most recognized period — tend to attract stronger bidding, as seen with El Farah Tangier (1968, $3,250) and Invitation to a Voyage (1969–1970)

Appraisal caveats

  • The collected source pack does not include specific auction records or price data; actual realized prices should be verified against current auction databases.
  • Movement associations are inferred from museum holdings and general period; detailed scholarly movement classification requires further research.
  • Price distribution spans $20 to $400,000; the median of $380 is heavily weighted toward prints and small works on paper and should not be used as a proxy for major paintings without medium-specific adjustment
  • Lot currencies are mixed (USD, GBP, AUD, ZAR); all cross-currency comparisons are approximate and do not reflect buyer premiums or auction-house commissions

Evidence

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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