Beth Van Hoesen (1926–2026)
What is Beth Van Hoesen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Beth Van Hoesen at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $475 including buyer’s premium (middle half $325–$792, n=13). The auction record is $4,000 for Pike (2024, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pike, 1988 | Etching with aquatint | $4,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2024 |
| 2 | Matilya Poppy (plate 2), 1976 | Aquatint | $3,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Sally, 1979 | Etching with aquatint | $2,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Elephant Seal, 1988 | Etching with aquatint | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Marvin C, 1979 | Etching with aquatint | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Sally, 1979 | Etching | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Marvin, 1979 | Etching with aquatint | $1,400 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Bobcat, 1986 | Etching with aquatint | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Boris, 1981 | Etching with aquatint | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Marvin, 1979 | Etching | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 55 | $400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $450 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $300 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Beth Van Hoesen is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Beth Van Hoesen sold in 2026 for $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beth Van Hoesen work is $375.
The median Beth Van Hoesen print sells for $400 across 55 lots.
The median Beth Van Hoesen work on paper sells for $312 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Beth Van Hoesen prints typically sell for $225–$750 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 | 55 | $400† | $4,000 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $312 | $325 | — | 2024-08-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,000 | $4,000 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $225–$750† | $450† | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $250–$498 | $300 | $1,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $325 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Beth Van Hoesen worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beth Van Hoesen work is $375. The median Beth Van Hoesen print sells for $400 across 55 lots. The median Beth Van Hoesen work on paper sells for $312 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Beth Van Hoesen prints typically sell for $225–$750 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 Beth Van Hoesen print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Beth Van Hoesen print is $400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Beth Van Hoesen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Beth Van Hoesen print is $4,000.
What is the average price of a small Beth Van Hoesen print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Beth Van Hoesen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Beth Van Hoesen print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Beth Van Hoesen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Beth Van Hoesen's auction record?
Beth Van Hoesen's auction record is $4,000, set in 2024.
See the full Beth Van Hoesen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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