Betsy (1927–2022)
Betsy is a Spanish artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $13,087. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Betsy is recorded as sold in 2026 for $45,634; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betsy work is $13,087.
The median Betsy painting sells for $14,853 across 51 lots.
The median Betsy work on paper sells for $1,354 across 2 lots.
The median Betsy print sells for $1,447 across 3 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,447‡ | $1,457‡ | 75% | 2023-07-30 |
| Paintings | 57 | $14,853‡ | $289,521‡ | 89.5% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,354‡ | $2,368‡ | 40% | 2025-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $166,535‡ | $289,521‡ | — | 2023-02-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Betsy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,447 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $14,853, record $289,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Betsy painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $166,535.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,364–$6,295‡ | $4,377‡ | $23,375‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $8,829–$22,943‡ | $13,087‡ | $35,961‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $29,109–$56,654‡ | $45,931‡ | $289,521‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $289,521‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $166,535‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,368‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,457‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,447‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $340‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Betsy worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betsy work is $13,087. The median Betsy painting sells for $14,853 across 51 lots. The median Betsy work on paper sells for $1,354 across 2 lots. The median Betsy print sells for $1,447 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Betsy painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Betsy painting is $14,853. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Betsy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Betsy painting is $289,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Betsy painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Betsy painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $45,931, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Betsy painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Betsy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Betsy's auction record?
Betsy's auction record is $289,521, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Betsy record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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