Beatrice Wood (1893–1998)
What is Beatrice Wood’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 422 auction results for Beatrice Wood at 22 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,088–$3,302, n=145). The auction record is $40,625 for Untitled (Mural) (2017, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Mural), 1967 | Mural | $40,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2017 |
| 2 | Large chalice, 1978 | Lustre-glazed earthenware | $21,760 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Three Button Bottle vase, 1984 | Architectural terracotta | $17,640 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Figural coupes, pair, 1997 | Architectural terracotta | $17,030 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Handled vase with faces, 1993 | Architectural terracotta | $17,030 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (marriage), 1893 | Architectural terracotta | $16,250 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 7 | Bottle with figures, 1993 | Glazed earthenware | $15,360 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Beatrice "Beato" Wood (1893-1998) | Earthenware | $15,240 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Table service (20), 1965 | Ceramics | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled lot | Earthenware | $13,335 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 224 | $2,688 |
| Other | 163 | $2,142 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $949 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $4,450 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 308 | $2,385 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 422 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Beatrice Wood is an American artist with 528 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,397. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Beatrice Wood sold in 2026 for $6,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 415 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beatrice Wood work is $2,397.
The median Beatrice Wood work on paper sells for $819 across 12 lots.
The median Beatrice Wood print sells for $4,450 across 3 lots.
The median Beatrice Wood photograph sells for $1,062 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $4,450 | $6,075 | 75% | 2020-09-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,688 | $4,688 | — | 2019-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $819 | $2,413 | 75% | 2026-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $1,062 | $1,062 | — | 2021-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $12,600 | $40,625 | — | 2026-09-29 |
Beatrice Wood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $4,450 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,688, record $4,688. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $12,600.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $567–$976 | $693 | $2,413 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,075 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,413 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,188 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,062 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Beatrice Wood worth?
Across 415 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beatrice Wood work is $2,397. The median Beatrice Wood work on paper sells for $819 across 12 lots. The median Beatrice Wood print sells for $4,450 across 3 lots. The median Beatrice Wood photograph sells for $1,062 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Beatrice Wood work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Beatrice Wood work on paper is $819.
What is Beatrice Wood's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Beatrice Wood work on paper is $2,413.
What is the average price of a small Beatrice Wood work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Beatrice Wood work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Beatrice Wood's auction record?
Beatrice Wood's auction record is $40,625, set in 2017.
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