Dewey Bates (1851–1899)
Dewey Bates is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $827.
A work by Dewey Bates sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $1,483 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dewey Bates on OpeningBid →What is a Dewey Bates work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dewey Bates work is $827.
The median Dewey Bates painting sells for $673 across 4 lots.
The median Dewey Bates work on paper sells for $2,851 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $673†‡ | $1,483† | 50% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,851 | $2,851 | 33.3% | 2019-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,851 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,483† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $827 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dewey Bates worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dewey Bates work is $827. The median Dewey Bates painting sells for $673 across 4 lots. The median Dewey Bates work on paper sells for $2,851 across 1 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 Dewey Bates's auction record?
Dewey Bates's auction record is $2,851, set in 2019.
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