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# Betty Davenport Ford (b. 1924)

## What is Betty Davenport Ford’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Betty Davenport Ford at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $651–$4,921, n=6). The auction record is $9,375 for Wild Goat (2017, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | Monkey Group, 1960 | Glazed terracotta | $5,715 | Wright | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Raccoon, 1948 | Terracotta | $5,040 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Gibbon, 1952 | Architectural terracotta | $4,063 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Gibbon, 1952 | Ceramics | $3,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2019 |
| 7 | Betty Davenport Ford (b. 1924) | Glazed terra cotta | $2,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Leaping boar sculpture | Terracotta | $1,750 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |
| 9 | African gazelle | Stoneware | $889 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Small guinea pig, hedgehog, and lion sculptures | Terracotta | $750 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $3,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $750 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Betty Davenport Ford is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $2,145.

A work by Betty Davenport Ford sold in 2025 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Betty Davenport Ford work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Betty Davenport Ford work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Davenport Ford work is $2,145.

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Betty Davenport Ford worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Davenport Ford work is $2,145. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Betty Davenport Ford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/betty-davenport-ford (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.