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# Margaret Patterson (1867–1950)

## What is Margaret Patterson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pergola, 1915 | Gouache on paper | $7,050 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2004 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $2,250 |
| Prints | 67 | $2,185 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,840 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $939 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $1,998 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Margaret Patterson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/margaret-patterson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.