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# Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt (1931–2021)

## What is Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,293 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,102–$13,911, n=5). The auction record is $29,561 for Black Cat, Abyssinian Cat and Tulips (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Cat, Abyssinian Cat and Tulips, 1931 | Watercolour and pencil | $29,561 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | The Bird Market, Paris, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $13,911 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Fruit and Chinese Box, 1931 | Watercolour and pencil | $10,293 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 4 | Melon, Squash and Chinese Cloth, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $5,102 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crabs, 1931 | Etching | $1,196 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |



Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $12,102.

A work by Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt sold in 2026 for $29,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt work is $12,102.

The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt work on paper sells for $19,927 across 2 lots.

The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt painting sells for $9,506 across 2 lots.

The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt print sells for $1,196 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,196 | $1,196 | 50% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 3 | $9,506 | $13,911 | 66.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $19,927 | $29,561 | 50% | 2026-10-22 |

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,196 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $9,506, record $13,911. A typical Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $29,561 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $13,911 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,293 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,102 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,196 |

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 Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt work is $12,102. The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt work on paper sells for $19,927 across 2 lots. The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt painting sells for $9,506 across 2 lots. The median Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt print sells for $1,196 across 1 lots.

### What is Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt's auction record?

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt's auction record is $29,561, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.