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# Elizabeth V. Blackadder (1931–2021)

## What is Elizabeth V. Blackadder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Elizabeth V. Blackadder at 5 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $850 including buyer’s premium (middle half $643–$1,549, n=12). The auction record is $20,149 for Orchids (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchids, 1931 | Gouache | $20,149 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Tulips and Camellias, 1931 | Watercolour | $18,997 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Plum Blossom and Bridge, Nikko (Japan), 1931 | Gouache | $11,509 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Still Life with a Prayer Rug, 1931 | Oil paint | $11,319 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | Still life, melon and squashes, 1931 | Oil paint | $9,792 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Two Vases of Tulips, 1931 | Watercolour | $9,454 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Oriental Poppies and Roses, 1931 | Pencil | $8,951 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Violets & Mask, 1931 | Oil paint | $7,161 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Pigeon Houses, Mykonos, 1931 | Painting | $6,649 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cats, 1931 | Aquatint | $5,858 | Bonhams | Nov 2011 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $10,555 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $2,562 |
| Prints | 33 | $833 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $1,063 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,023 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Elizabeth V. Blackadder is a British (modern) artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,048. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Elizabeth V. Blackadder is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,728; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elizabeth V. Blackadder work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder work is $1,048.

The median Elizabeth V. Blackadder print sells for $821 across 36 lots.

The median Elizabeth V. Blackadder work on paper sells for $3,668 across 16 lots.

The median Elizabeth V. Blackadder painting sells for $7,161 across 9 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 51 | $821‡ | $5,858 | 70.6% | 2026-03-31 |
| Paintings | 11 | $7,161 | $18,997 | 81.8% | 2023-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $3,668‡ | $20,149 | 88.9% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,997 | $20,149 | — | 2023-09-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Elizabeth V. Blackadder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (51 lots) median $821 with 70.6% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $7,161, record $18,997. A typical Elizabeth V. Blackadder painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $18,997.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $571–$901‡ | $706‡ | $5,858 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $671–$996‡ | $874‡ | $2,236 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,250–$7,073‡ | $3,282‡ | $11,509 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,838–$5,238‡ | $4,198‡ | $20,149 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $20,149 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $18,997 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $11,509 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $11,319 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5,858 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,236 |

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 V. Blackadder worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder work is $1,048. The median Elizabeth V. Blackadder print sells for $821 across 36 lots. The median Elizabeth V. Blackadder work on paper sells for $3,668 across 16 lots. The median Elizabeth V. Blackadder painting sells for $7,161 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder print?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder print is $821. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Elizabeth V. Blackadder's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elizabeth V. Blackadder print is $5,858.

### What is the average price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder work on paper is $3,668. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Elizabeth V. Blackadder's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elizabeth V. Blackadder work on paper is $20,149.

### What is the average price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elizabeth V. Blackadder painting is $7,161.

### What is Elizabeth V. Blackadder's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elizabeth V. Blackadder painting is $18,997.

### What is the average price of a medium Elizabeth V. Blackadder print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elizabeth V. Blackadder print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Elizabeth V. Blackadder print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elizabeth V. Blackadder print (small (under 50 cm)) is $706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Elizabeth V. Blackadder's auction record?

Elizabeth V. Blackadder's auction record is $20,149, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elizabeth V. Blackadder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-v-blackadder (updated 2026-11-01).

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.