Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer (1873–1943)
What is Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $687–$2,125, n=5). The auction record is $3,737 for Anne Clay McDowell, Granddaughter of Henry Clay (2004, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anne Clay McDowell, Granddaughter of Henry Clay, 1873 | Oil on canvas | $3,737 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | Southern Belle, 1873 | Oil on canvas | $73 | Neal Auction Company | Aug 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Moon Roses, 1943 | Woodcut on Japan paper | $2,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | A Southern Magnolia, 1943 | Lithograph with hand coloring | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Two lithographs, 1937 | Lithograph | $1,016 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Still-Life With Apples | Lithograph | $823 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2003 |
| 5 | The Dead Magnolia, 1943 | Lithograph | $687 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | The Ada C. Shull, Nantucket | Aquatint | $326 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 7 | The Ada C. Shull, Nantucket | Aquatint on paper | $326 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 8 | The Ada C. Smith, Nantucket | LITHOGRAPH | $165 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | Jun 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 8 | $755 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $755 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $687. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer sold in 2025 for $1,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer on OpeningBid →What is a Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer work is $687.
The median Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer print sells for $687 across 9 lots.
The median Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer painting sells for $1,905 across 2 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 | 10 | $687‡ | $2,375 | 90% | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,905 | $3,737 | — | 2025-08-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $687 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,905, record $3,737. A typical Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $326–$1,016‡ | $687‡ | $2,375 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,737 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,125 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $73 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer work is $687. The median Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer print sells for $687 across 9 lots. The median Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer painting sells for $1,905 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer's auction record?
Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer's auction record is $3,737, set in 2004.
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