Betty Davenport Ford (b. 1924)
What is Betty Davenport Ford’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Betty Davenport Ford at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $889 including buyer’s premium (middle half $571–$2,540, n=5). The auction record is $9,375 for Wild Goat (2017, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wild Goat, 1924 | Sculpture | $9,375 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 2 | Monkey Group, 1960 | Terracotta | $5,715 | Rago Arts | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Raccoon, 1948 | Terracotta | $5,040 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Gibbon, 1952 | Architectural terracotta | $4,063 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Gibbon, 1952 | Ceramics | $3,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2019 |
| 6 | Betty Davenport Ford (b. 1924) | Glazed terra cotta | $2,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Leaping boar sculpture | Terracotta | $1,750 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |
| 8 | African gazelle | Stoneware | $889 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Small guinea pig, hedgehog, and lion sculptures | Terracotta | $750 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |
| 10 | Two chinchilla sculptures | Terracotta | $750 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $2,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Betty Davenport Ford is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,750.
A work by Betty Davenport Ford sold in 2025 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Davenport Ford work is $1,750.
The median Betty Davenport Ford sculpture sells for $4,973 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,973 | $9,375 | — | 2026-03-24 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $571 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Betty Davenport Ford worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Davenport Ford work is $1,750. The median Betty Davenport Ford sculpture sells for $4,973 across 2 lots.
What is Betty Davenport Ford's auction record?
Betty Davenport Ford's auction record is $9,375, set in 2017.
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