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# Beth Van Hoesen (1926–2026)

## What is Beth Van Hoesen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 55 | $400 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $450 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $300 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Beth Van Hoesen work 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Beth Van Hoesen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/beth-van-hoesen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.