Dorothy Newsome (1900–1980)
Dorothy Newsome is a British artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,090.
A work by Dorothy Newsome sold in 2025 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Newsome work is $1,090.
The median Dorothy Newsome print sells for $1,375 across 15 lots.
The median Dorothy Newsome painting sells for $216 across 1 lots.
The median Dorothy Newsome work on paper sells for $728 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $1,375 | $2,040 | 88.2% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 3 | $216 | $216 | 33.3% | 2024-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $728 | $937 | — | 2026-09-10 |
Dorothy Newsome's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $1,375 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $216, record $216.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $975–$1,544 | $1,258 | $2,040 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $937 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $519 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $216 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dorothy Newsome worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Newsome work is $1,090. The median Dorothy Newsome print sells for $1,375 across 15 lots. The median Dorothy Newsome painting sells for $216 across 1 lots. The median Dorothy Newsome work on paper sells for $728 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Dorothy Newsome print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Newsome print is $1,375.
What is Dorothy Newsome's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Newsome print is $2,040.
What is the average price of a medium Dorothy Newsome print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dorothy Newsome print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Dorothy Newsome's auction record?
Dorothy Newsome's auction record is $2,040, set in 2011.
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