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

# Elizabeth Cope (b. 1965)

Elizabeth Cope is a British (modern) artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,578. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Elizabeth Cope sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,703 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Elizabeth Cope works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Elizabeth Cope on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-cope?ref=kg:elizabeth-cope) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Elizabeth Cope work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Cope work is $1,578.

The median Elizabeth Cope painting sells for $1,700 across 46 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Elizabeth Cope paintings typically sell for $1,229–$2,730 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 | 69 | $1,700† | $89,715† | 66.7% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,600† | $89,715† | — | 2026-10-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $588–$1,290† | $1,123† | $2,853 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,229–$2,730† | $1,700† | $89,715† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,254–$6,756 | $4,560 | $10,804 |

† 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 | 2001 | $89,715† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $10,804 |

† 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 Elizabeth Cope worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Cope work is $1,578. The median Elizabeth Cope painting sells for $1,700 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Elizabeth Cope paintings typically sell for $1,229–$2,730 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Elizabeth Cope painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elizabeth Cope painting is $1,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elizabeth Cope's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elizabeth Cope painting is $89,715. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $89,715 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Elizabeth Cope painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elizabeth Cope painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elizabeth Cope's auction record?

Elizabeth Cope's auction record is $89,715, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $89,715 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elizabeth Cope auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-cope (updated 2026-11-03).

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.