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# Margaret Wharton (1943–2014)

Margaret Wharton is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,320. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Margaret Wharton sold in 2025 for $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Margaret Wharton work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Wharton work is $1,320.

The median Margaret Wharton sculpture sells for $1,598 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,598 | $1,875 | — | 2025-05-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,320 |

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 Wharton worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Wharton work is $1,320. The median Margaret Wharton sculpture sells for $1,598 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Margaret Wharton's auction record?

Margaret Wharton's auction record is $1,905, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Margaret Wharton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/margaret-wharton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.