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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.