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# Dorothea L. Souza (1916–2005)

Dorothea L. Souza is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $296. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dorothea L. Souza sold in 2008 for $296, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dorothea L. Souza work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothea L. Souza work is $296.

The median Dorothea L. Souza painting sells for $296 across 3 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 | 4 | $296† | $470 | 75% | 2012-06-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $470 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $296 |

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 Dorothea L. Souza worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothea L. Souza work is $296. The median Dorothea L. Souza painting sells for $296 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dorothea L. Souza's auction record?

Dorothea L. Souza's auction record is $470, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.