Dorothy Mead (1928–1975)
Dorothy Mead is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $958.
A work by Dorothy Mead sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,685 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dorothy Mead on OpeningBid →What is a Dorothy Mead work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Mead work is $958.
The median Dorothy Mead painting sells for $958 across 29 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 | 29 | $958† | $5,400 | — | 2026-05-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $509–$1,816† | $958† | $5,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $363–$720† | $624† | $1,695† |
† 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 | 2024 | $5,400 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,722† |
† 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 Dorothy Mead worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Mead work is $958. The median Dorothy Mead painting sells for $958 across 29 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Dorothy Mead painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Mead painting is $958. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dorothy Mead's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Mead painting is $5,400.
What is the average price of a medium Dorothy Mead painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dorothy Mead painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dorothy Mead's auction record?
Dorothy Mead's auction record is $5,400, set in 2024.
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