Betsy Fordyce (1907–1981)
What is Betsy Fordyce’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for Betsy Fordyce at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $593 including buyer’s premium (middle half $433–$780, n=6). The auction record is $1,234 for House on Richmond Hill (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | House on Richmond Hill, 1975 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,234 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Lane with Trees in Bloom, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $798 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Graaff Reinet | Oil on board | $726 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Colour Composition, Port Elizabeth | Acrylic on canvas laid down on board | $460 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Evening, Lake Malawi, 1978 | Oil on board | $425 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Gathering Coal | Colour linocut on paper | $138 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $726 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $460 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Betsy Fordyce is a South African artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $593.
A work by Betsy Fordyce sold in 2026 for $798, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Betsy Fordyce on OpeningBid →What is a Betsy Fordyce work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betsy Fordyce work is $593.
The median Betsy Fordyce painting sells for $726 across 5 lots.
The median Betsy Fordyce print sells for $138 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $138 | $138 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 5 | $726 | $1,234 | — | 2026-06-25 |
Betsy Fordyce's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $138. Paintings (5 lots) median $726, record $1,234. A typical Betsy Fordyce painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $460–$798 | $726 | $1,234 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,234 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $798 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $138 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Betsy Fordyce worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betsy Fordyce work is $593. The median Betsy Fordyce painting sells for $726 across 5 lots. The median Betsy Fordyce print sells for $138 across 1 lots.
What is Betsy Fordyce's auction record?
Betsy Fordyce's auction record is $1,234, set in 2026.
See the full Betsy Fordyce record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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