> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dorothy-mead · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

**1 Dorothy Mead work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Dorothy Mead on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dorothy-mead?ref=kg:dorothy-mead) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.