Margaret Dovaston (1884–1984)
Margaret Dovaston is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,025. 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 Margaret Dovaston sold in 2024 for $2,171, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Margaret Dovaston on OpeningBid →What is a Margaret Dovaston work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Dovaston work is $2,025.
The median Margaret Dovaston painting sells for $1,985 across 11 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 | 15 | $1,985†‡ | $27,701 | 73.3% | 2026-07-10 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,161–$6,857†‡ | $1,985†‡ | $27,701 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $27,701 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $24,568‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Margaret Dovaston worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Dovaston work is $2,025. The median Margaret Dovaston painting sells for $1,985 across 11 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 Margaret Dovaston painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Dovaston painting is $1,985. 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 Margaret Dovaston's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Dovaston painting is $27,701.
What is the average price of a medium Margaret Dovaston painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Margaret Dovaston painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,985, 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 Margaret Dovaston's auction record?
Margaret Dovaston's auction record is $27,701, set in 2010.
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