> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/betsy-fordyce · updated 2026-11-02

# Betsy Fordyce (1907–1981)

## What is Betsy Fordyce’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $726 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Betsy Fordyce auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/betsy-fordyce (updated 2026-11-02).

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.