Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872–1955)
Bessie Potter Vonnoh is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $21,510. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bessie Potter Vonnoh sold in 2023 for $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bessie Potter Vonnoh on OpeningBid →What is a Bessie Potter Vonnoh work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Potter Vonnoh work is $21,510.
The median Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculpture sells for $17,500 across 31 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculptures typically sell for $4,304–$23,125 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 35 | $17,500† | $147,000 | 88.6% | 2026-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $4,304–$23,125† | $10,518† | $60,312 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $147,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $112,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bessie Potter Vonnoh worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Potter Vonnoh work is $21,510. The median Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculpture sells for $17,500 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculptures typically sell for $4,304–$23,125 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculpture is $17,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bessie Potter Vonnoh's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculpture is $147,000.
What is the average price of a small Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bessie Potter Vonnoh sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bessie Potter Vonnoh's auction record?
Bessie Potter Vonnoh's auction record is $147,000, set in 2002.
See the full Bessie Potter Vonnoh record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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