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

# Dorothy Newsome (1900–1980)

Dorothy Newsome is a British artist with 30 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.

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

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## What is a Dorothy Newsome work 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.

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

## 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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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.