Isabel Bishop (1902–1988)
What is Isabel Bishop’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for Isabel Bishop at 16 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $344–$572, n=7). The auction record is $11,250 for Portrait of an Office Girl (2014, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of an Office Girl | Pencil with red ink and wash and white heightening | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Toothache, 1949 | Oil on Masonite | $8,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | New York Cityscape, circa 1920 | Oil on board | $6,760 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth., 1940s | Pen | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Two Women | Mixed media on masonite | $4,680 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Riverdale El, 1952 | Pastel on greenish gray wove paper | $4,560 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2010 |
| 7 | Study for "Waiting.", circa 1930 | Pen and ink and pencil on paper | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Elizabeth., 1940s | Pen | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Study for Subway Riders, 1940 | Ink and wash on paper | $2,640 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2010 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girls Sitting in Union Square Fountain, 1902 | Etching with drypoint, 1936, on Rives BFK, signed in pencil, from the small number of artist's proofs (there was no regular edition), with wide margins, very pale light-staining, remains of old tape at the upper left and right sheet edges, one very pale foxmark in the upper margin, four foxmarks and pale mat staining on the reverse, otherwise in good condition | $3,290 | Christie's | Oct 2001 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $2,475 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $875 |
| Prints | 74 | $669 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,620 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $764 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Isabel Bishop is an American artist with 172 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $687. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Isabel Bishop is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Isabel Bishop on OpeningBid →What is a Isabel Bishop work worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isabel Bishop work is $687.
The median Isabel Bishop print sells for $625 across 85 lots.
The median Isabel Bishop work on paper sells for $860 across 38 lots.
The median Isabel Bishop painting sells for $7,755 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Isabel Bishop prints typically sell for $322–$988 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Isabel Bishop work on papers typically sell for $600–$1,545 (the middle half of 30 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 | 103 | $625†‡ | $3,750 | 82.5% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 2 | $7,755 | $8,750 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $860†‡ | $11,250 | 95% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $6,500 | $11,250 | — | 2025-01-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Isabel Bishop's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (103 lots) median $625 with 82.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $7,755, record $8,750. A typical Isabel Bishop painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $6,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $322–$988†‡ | $550†‡ | $3,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 30 | $600–$1,545†‡ | $860†‡ | $6,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $845–$2,640 | $2,600 | $11,250 |
† 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 | 2014 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $3,290 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Isabel Bishop worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isabel Bishop work is $687. The median Isabel Bishop print sells for $625 across 85 lots. The median Isabel Bishop work on paper sells for $860 across 38 lots. The median Isabel Bishop painting sells for $7,755 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Isabel Bishop prints typically sell for $322–$988 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Isabel Bishop work on papers typically sell for $600–$1,545 (the middle half of 30 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 Isabel Bishop print?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isabel Bishop print is $625. 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 Isabel Bishop's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isabel Bishop print is $3,750.
What is the average price of a Isabel Bishop work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isabel Bishop work on paper is $860. 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 Isabel Bishop's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isabel Bishop work on paper is $11,250.
What is the average price of a small Isabel Bishop print?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isabel Bishop print (small (under 50 cm)) is $550, 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 Isabel Bishop work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isabel Bishop work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $860, 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 Isabel Bishop's auction record?
Isabel Bishop's auction record is $11,250, set in 2014.
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