Elisabeth Vellacott (1905–2002)
Elisabeth Vellacott is a British (modern) artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $574. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Elisabeth Vellacott sold in 2026 for $734, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Vellacott work is $574.
The median Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper sells for $546 across 39 lots.
The median Elisabeth Vellacott painting sells for $5,552 across 9 lots.
The median Elisabeth Vellacott print sells for $346 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Elisabeth Vellacott work on papers typically sell for $230–$733 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $346†‡ | $1,574 | — | 2025-02-19 |
| Paintings | 9 | $5,552† | $24,687† | — | 2024-10-24 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $546† | $2,301† | 88.6% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,891† | $24,687† | — | 2024-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elisabeth Vellacott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $346. Paintings (9 lots) median $5,552, record $24,687. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,687 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Elisabeth Vellacott painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $16,891.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,864–$15,450† | $10,965† | $24,687† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $230–$733† | $377† | $2,301† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $463–$1,004† | $758† | $1,399 |
† 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 | $24,687† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $16,891† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,301† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,574 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,399 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $346† |
† 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 Elisabeth Vellacott worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Vellacott work is $574. The median Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper sells for $546 across 39 lots. The median Elisabeth Vellacott painting sells for $5,552 across 9 lots. The median Elisabeth Vellacott print sells for $346 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Elisabeth Vellacott work on papers typically sell for $230–$733 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper is $546. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elisabeth Vellacott's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper is $2,301. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,301 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elisabeth Vellacott work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elisabeth Vellacott's auction record?
Elisabeth Vellacott's auction record is $24,687, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,687 (buyer's premium not included).
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