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# Kate Dobbin (b. 1868)

Kate Dobbin is an Irish artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,037.

A work by Kate Dobbin sold in 2018 for $2,934, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kate Dobbin work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kate Dobbin work is $1,037.

The median Kate Dobbin work on paper sells for $1,037 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,037 | $7,889 | 70.6% | 2018-09-26 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $629–$2,935 | $1,000 | $7,889 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,889 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,273 |

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 Kate Dobbin worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kate Dobbin work is $1,037. The median Kate Dobbin work on paper sells for $1,037 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a Kate Dobbin work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kate Dobbin work on paper is $1,037.

### What is Kate Dobbin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kate Dobbin work on paper is $7,889.

### What is the average price of a small Kate Dobbin work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kate Dobbin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Kate Dobbin's auction record?

Kate Dobbin's auction record is $7,889, set in 2008.

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

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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.