Margaret Patterson (1867–1950)
What is Margaret Patterson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 135 auction results for Margaret Patterson at 7 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$4,000, n=19). The auction record is $9,500 for In the High Hills (2006, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pergola, 1915 | Gouache on paper | $7,050 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2004 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the High Hills | Woodcut on Japan paper | $9,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | Cape Cod House, 1914 | Woodcut on imitation Japan paper | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | Summer Clouds, 1918 | Woodcut | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Main Street, Nantucket, 1915 | Woodcut | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Summer Flowers, 1920 | Woodcut | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Zinnias and Marigolds | Woodcut | $4,994 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 7 | Nantucket (Main Street), circa 1918 | Woodcut | $4,935 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2003 |
| 8 | Coast Cypress | Woodcut | $4,740 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | Monhegan | Woodcut | $4,687 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $2,250 |
| Prints | 67 | $2,185 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,840 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $939 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $1,998 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Margaret Patterson is an American artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,770. 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 Patterson sold in 2026 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Margaret Patterson on OpeningBid →What is a Margaret Patterson work worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Patterson work is $1,770.
The median Margaret Patterson print sells for $2,000 across 94 lots.
The median Margaret Patterson work on paper sells for $889 across 27 lots.
The median Margaret Patterson painting sells for $1,840 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Patterson prints typically sell for $1,100–$3,600 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Patterson work on papers typically sell for $500–$2,352 (the middle half of 22 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 | $2,000†‡ | $9,500 | 91.3% | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,840‡ | $4,062 | 86.7% | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $889†‡ | $7,050 | 84.4% | 2024-05-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,250 | $9,500 | — | 2023-11-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Margaret Patterson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (103 lots) median $2,000 with 91.3% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $1,840, record $4,062. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $5,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $1,100–$3,600†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $9,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,000–$2,458‡ | $1,840‡ | $4,062 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $500–$2,352†‡ | $890†‡ | $7,050 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $9,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $7,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,250 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,380 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,812 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Margaret Patterson worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Patterson work is $1,770. The median Margaret Patterson print sells for $2,000 across 94 lots. The median Margaret Patterson work on paper sells for $889 across 27 lots. The median Margaret Patterson painting sells for $1,840 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Patterson prints typically sell for $1,100–$3,600 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Patterson work on papers typically sell for $500–$2,352 (the middle half of 22 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 Margaret Patterson print?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Patterson print is $2,000. 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 Patterson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Patterson print is $9,500.
What is the average price of a Margaret Patterson work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Patterson work on paper is $889. 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 Patterson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Patterson work on paper is $7,050.
What is the average price of a Margaret Patterson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Patterson painting is $1,840. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Margaret Patterson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Patterson painting is $4,062.
What is the average price of a small Margaret Patterson print?
Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Patterson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, 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 Margaret Patterson work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Patterson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $890, 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 Patterson's auction record?
Margaret Patterson's auction record is $9,500, set in 2006.
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