> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/caroline-ponsonby · updated 2026-11-03

# Caroline Ponsonby (b. 1953)

Caroline Ponsonby is a British artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $599. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Caroline Ponsonby sold in 2026 for $846, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Caroline Ponsonby work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline Ponsonby work is $599.

The median Caroline Ponsonby painting sells for $614 across 71 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Caroline Ponsonby paintings typically sell for $386–$769 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Caroline Ponsonby paintings typically sell for $528–$846 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 97 | $614† | $1,687† | 73.2% | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,388† | $1,687† | — | 2021-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $386–$769† | $455† | $1,399 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $528–$846† | $665† | $1,687† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,687† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,399 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Caroline Ponsonby worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline Ponsonby work is $599. The median Caroline Ponsonby painting sells for $614 across 71 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Caroline Ponsonby paintings typically sell for $386–$769 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Caroline Ponsonby paintings typically sell for $528–$846 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Caroline Ponsonby painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Caroline Ponsonby painting is $614. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Caroline Ponsonby's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Caroline Ponsonby painting is $1,687. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,687 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Caroline Ponsonby painting?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Caroline Ponsonby painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Caroline Ponsonby painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Caroline Ponsonby painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Caroline Ponsonby's auction record?

Caroline Ponsonby's auction record is $1,687, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,687 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Caroline Ponsonby auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/caroline-ponsonby (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.