Elisabeth Collins (1904–2000)
What is Elisabeth Collins’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Elisabeth Collins at 5 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $343 including buyer’s premium (middle half $343–$446, n=6). The auction record is $2,942 for A Woman Reading in a Pond (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Woman Reading in a Pond, circa 1945 | Pencil and ink | $2,942 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Woman by the Sea, circa 1945 | Pencil and ink | $2,489 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | The Man in Half-Armour, circa 1945 | Pencil and ink | $2,263 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | Woman at her Dressing Table, circa 1945 | Pencil and ink | $1,697 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 5 | Woman Reading (Cambridge), circa 1946 | Gouache and ink | $1,457 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Card-players, 1930s | Gouache on paper | $1,197 | Roseberys London | May 2021 |
| 7 | Head of a woman, 1950s | Ink and watercolour on paper | $891 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | By the Window at Night | Gouache | $776 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 9 | Two figures | Ink and watercolour on paper | $516 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Couple in a landscape | Gouache and ink | $480 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $646 |
| Paintings | 5 | $480 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,697 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $375 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Elisabeth Collins is an English artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $505. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Elisabeth Collins sold in 2025 for $1,457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elisabeth Collins on OpeningBid →What is a Elisabeth Collins work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Collins work is $505.
The median Elisabeth Collins work on paper sells for $646 across 12 lots.
The median Elisabeth Collins painting sells for $480 across 5 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 | 5 | $480 | $1,457 | — | 2025-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $646 | $2,942 | 92.3% | 2026-02-19 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $343–$506 | $427 | $891 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,007–$2,432 | $1,980 | $2,942 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,942 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,489 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,457 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,197 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elisabeth Collins worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Collins work is $505. The median Elisabeth Collins work on paper sells for $646 across 12 lots. The median Elisabeth Collins painting sells for $480 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Elisabeth Collins work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elisabeth Collins work on paper is $646.
What is Elisabeth Collins's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elisabeth Collins work on paper is $2,942.
What is Elisabeth Collins's auction record?
Elisabeth Collins's auction record is $2,942, set in 2006.
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