> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/march-avery · updated 2026-11-02

# March Avery (b. 1870)

## What is March Avery’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for March Avery at 14 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,033–$46,604, n=10). The auction record is $141,900 for Molly in the Gazebo (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molly in the Gazebo, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $141,900 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 2 | The Peaceful Living Room, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $77,400 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Greek Cove, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $48,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Dark Inlet, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $47,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Karla and Nicholas, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $42,415 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Orange Sand, 1962 | Painting | $37,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (Trees), 1963 | Painting | $34,020 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Sally and Sean, 1932 | Oil on canvasboard | $32,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Coco in Harem Dress, 1932 | Watercolor on paper | $28,160 | Doyle | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | A Light Breeze, 2017 | Oil paint | $24,130 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $20,320 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $24,510 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $20,785 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,388 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


March Avery is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by March Avery sold in 2026 for $42,415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 March Avery works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a March Avery work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a March Avery work is $15,000.

The median March Avery painting sells for $20,160 across 26 lots.

The median March Avery work on paper sells for $6,400 across 5 lots.

The median March Avery print sells for $200 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $200† | $200† | — | 2022-06-17 |
| Paintings | 26 | $20,160† | $141,900 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,400† | $28,160 | — | 2026-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,375 | $4,375 | — | 2021-12-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

March Avery's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $200. Paintings (26 lots) median $20,160, record $141,900. A typical March Avery painting sells for around 101× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,000–$23,750† | $20,320† | $42,415 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $10,945–$45,000 | $24,510 | $141,900 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $141,900 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $48,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $28,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,112 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 March Avery worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a March Avery work is $15,000. The median March Avery painting sells for $20,160 across 26 lots. The median March Avery work on paper sells for $6,400 across 5 lots. The median March Avery print sells for $200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a March Avery painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a March Avery painting is $20,160. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is March Avery's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a March Avery painting is $141,900.

### What is the average price of a medium March Avery painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium March Avery painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large March Avery painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large March Avery painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $24,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is March Avery's auction record?

March Avery's auction record is $141,900, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “March Avery auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/march-avery (updated 2026-11-02).

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.