> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-abbott · updated 2026-11-03

# Mary Abbott (1921–2019)

## What is Mary Abbott’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Mary Abbott at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,050 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,709–$42,228, n=26). The auction record is $209,550 for Southampton Sand (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton Sand, 1969 | Oil paint | $209,550 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Forest of Dak, 1965 | Oil paint | $167,700 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1957 | Oil paint | $156,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Upper St. Anthony Lockes, 1975 | Painting | $115,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil and oil stick on paper mounted on canvas), 1951 | Oil and oil stick on paper mounted on canvas | $95,250 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil, graphite and oilstick on canvas), 1950 | Oil, graphite and oilstick on canvas | $64,500 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Black Swan of Nimes, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $63,000 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Wheel of Fortune III, 1950 | Oil paint | $52,920 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Haiti, 1953 | Painting | $51,200 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1952 | Oil on canvas | $44,450 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $32,780 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $3,875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $89,100 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $15,765 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,875 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Abbott is an American artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,227. 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 Mary Abbott sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Mary Abbott work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Mary Abbott work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Abbott work is $5,227.

The median Mary Abbott work on paper sells for $2,125 across 33 lots.

The median Mary Abbott painting sells for $52,060 across 16 lots.

The median Mary Abbott print sells for $1,700 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Mary Abbott work on papers typically sell for $600–$2,188 (the middle half of 23 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 | 1 | $1,700† | $1,700† | — | 2021-11-18 |
| Paintings | 17 | $52,060† | $209,550 | 94.1% | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $2,125† | $30,240 | — | 2026-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $161,850 | $209,550 | — | 2026-02-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Mary Abbott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,700. Paintings (17 lots) median $52,060, record $209,550. A typical Mary Abbott painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $161,850.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $8,890–$51,200 | $30,000 | $95,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $76,050–$164,775 | $135,600 | $209,550 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $600–$2,188† | $1,200† | $5,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,747–$15,915 | $10,080 | $30,240 |

† 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 | $209,550 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $167,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $30,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,700† |

† 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 Mary Abbott worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Abbott work is $5,227. The median Mary Abbott work on paper sells for $2,125 across 33 lots. The median Mary Abbott painting sells for $52,060 across 16 lots. The median Mary Abbott print sells for $1,700 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mary Abbott work on papers typically sell for $600–$2,188 (the middle half of 23 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 Mary Abbott work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Abbott work on paper is $2,125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Abbott's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Abbott work on paper is $30,240.

### What is the average price of a Mary Abbott painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Abbott painting is $52,060. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Abbott's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Abbott painting is $209,550.

### What is the average price of a small Mary Abbott work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Abbott work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, 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 medium Mary Abbott work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Abbott work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mary Abbott's auction record?

Mary Abbott's auction record is $209,550, set in 2026.

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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, “Mary Abbott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-abbott (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.