Fidelia Bridges (1834–1923)
What is Fidelia Bridges’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Fidelia Bridges at 8 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,826–$29,210, n=12). The auction record is $254,000 for Garden Path (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Path, 1902 | Gouache | $254,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | A Cottage Garden, 1907 | Ink | $113,400 | Rago Arts | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Birds in a Marsh Landscape, 1873 | Oil paint | $60,960 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Songbirds in a Woodland Marsh, 1879 | Oil paint | $33,020 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | A Bird Perched Upon a Wild Mullein, 1877 | Gouache | $27,940 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Forsythia, circa 1910 | Watercolor and gouache on gray wove paper | $12,540 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Autumn in the Marsh, 1834 | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $10,795 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Chickadee and Thistle, 1885 | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $9,525 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Two Bluebirds on a Flowering Branch, 1872 | Watercolor and gouache on paper laid down on paperboard | $6,985 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Weeds, 1834 | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $6,985 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $6,985 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,000 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Fidelia Bridges is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,334. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fidelia Bridges sold in 2026 for $12,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Fidelia Bridges record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Fidelia Bridges on OpeningBid →What is a Fidelia Bridges work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fidelia Bridges work is $5,334.
The median Fidelia Bridges work on paper sells for $5,842 across 18 lots.
The median Fidelia Bridges painting sells for $2,673 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,673‡ | $60,960 | 85.7% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $5,842†‡ | $254,000 | 90% | 2026-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $690–$30,755‡ | $2,673‡ | $60,960 |
‡ 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) | 16 | $970–$9,842†‡ | $5,042†‡ | $254,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2026 | $254,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $113,400 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $60,960 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $55,932 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fidelia Bridges worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fidelia Bridges work is $5,334. The median Fidelia Bridges work on paper sells for $5,842 across 18 lots. The median Fidelia Bridges painting sells for $2,673 across 12 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 Fidelia Bridges work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fidelia Bridges work on paper is $5,842. 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 Fidelia Bridges's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fidelia Bridges work on paper is $254,000.
What is the average price of a Fidelia Bridges painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fidelia Bridges painting is $2,673. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fidelia Bridges's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fidelia Bridges painting is $60,960.
What is the average price of a small Fidelia Bridges work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fidelia Bridges work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Fidelia Bridges painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fidelia Bridges painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,673, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fidelia Bridges's auction record?
Fidelia Bridges's auction record is $254,000, set in 2026.
See the full Fidelia Bridges record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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