Dame Elizabeth Blackadder (1931–2021)
What is Dame Elizabeth Blackadder’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for Dame Elizabeth Blackadder at 13 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,014 including buyer’s premium (middle half $606–$2,920, n=98). The auction record is $30,263 for SELF PORTRAIT WITH RED LACQUER TABLE, KYOTO -1988 (2025, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SELF PORTRAIT WITH RED LACQUER TABLE, KYOTO -1988 | <p>Signed and dated lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $30,263 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | EXOTIC FRUITS AND ORCHIDS, 1931 | Watercolour | $22,364 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | Amaryllis and orchids, 1982 | Watercolour | $20,264 | Woolley and Wallis | Feb 2018 |
| 4 | Red Tulips, 2004 | Signed and dated 2004 lower right, oil on canvas | $16,117 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | JUG OF FLOWERS (ACIDANTHERA), 1977 | Signed and dated 1977 lower left, inscribed with title stretcher verso, oil on canvas | $14,505 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | SHRINE, FUSHIMI, 1999 | <p>Signed and dated 1999, oil on canvas</p> | $14,002 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | THREE VASES OF TULIPS, 1988, 1988 | <p>signed and dated in pencil (lower left), watercolour on paper</p> | $13,774 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | KYOTO GOLD STILL LIFE - 1994 | <p>Signed and dated lower right, pencil, watercolour, gouache, gold leaf on two conjoined pieces of handmade paper</p> | $12,461 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Tortoiseshell Cat and Flowers, 1978 | Pencil | $12,304 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Croft through the grasses, 1966 | Signed and dated '66 lower right, oil on canvas | $10,269 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $6,053 |
| Works on paper | 41 | $3,970 |
| Prints | 113 | $704 |
| Other | 9 | $640 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 106 | $1,151 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $702 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder is a Scottish artist with 201 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $978. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dame Elizabeth Blackadder sold in 2026 for $1,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dame Elizabeth Blackadder on OpeningBid →What is a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work worth?
Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work is $978.
The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print sells for $702 across 127 lots.
The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work on paper sells for $2,950 across 44 lots.
The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder painting sells for $5,874 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elizabeth Blackadder prints typically sell for $586–$1,145 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Dame Elizabeth Blackadder prints typically sell for $409–$747 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 131 | $702†‡ | $5,728 | 96.9% | 2026-07-28 |
| Paintings | 22 | $5,874† | $30,263 | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $2,950†‡ | $22,364 | 91.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $14,253 | $30,263 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (131 lots) median $702 with 96.9% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $5,874, record $30,263. A typical Dame Elizabeth Blackadder painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $14,253.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $409–$747†‡ | $566†‡ | $5,033 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $586–$1,145†‡ | $858†‡ | $5,728 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,452–$2,955 | $2,136 | $5,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,695–$10,269† | $7,119† | $30,263 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $951–$5,309 | $1,602 | $9,791 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $2,511–$5,638†‡ | $3,181†‡ | $22,364 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $30,263 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,364 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $20,264 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $16,117 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,728 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,033 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder worth?
Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work is $978. The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print sells for $702 across 127 lots. The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work on paper sells for $2,950 across 44 lots. The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder painting sells for $5,874 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elizabeth Blackadder prints typically sell for $586–$1,145 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dame Elizabeth Blackadder prints typically sell for $409–$747 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print?
Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print is $702. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dame Elizabeth Blackadder's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print is $5,728.
What is the average price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work on paper is $2,950. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dame Elizabeth Blackadder's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder work on paper is $22,364.
What is the average price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder painting is $5,874. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dame Elizabeth Blackadder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder painting is $30,263.
What is the average price of a medium Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $858, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dame Elizabeth Blackadder print (small (under 50 cm)) is $566, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dame Elizabeth Blackadder's auction record?
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder's auction record is $30,263, set in 2025.
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