Mary Adshead (1904–1995)
Mary Adshead is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $619. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Mary Adshead is recorded as sold in 2026 for $25,458; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Adshead work is $619.
The median Mary Adshead painting sells for $1,962 across 8 lots.
The median Mary Adshead work on paper sells for $421 across 9 lots.
The median Mary Adshead print sells for $635 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $635 | $635 | 25% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,962‡ | $25,458‡ | 80% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $421‡ | $1,060‡ | 90% | 2023-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,458‡ | $25,458‡ | — | 2026-10-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mary Adshead's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $635 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,962, record $25,458. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Mary Adshead painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $25,458.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $131–$476‡ | $253‡ | $1,060‡ |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $25,458‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,458‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,060‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $635 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $599‡ |
‡ 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 Mary Adshead worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Adshead work is $619. The median Mary Adshead painting sells for $1,962 across 8 lots. The median Mary Adshead work on paper sells for $421 across 9 lots. The median Mary Adshead print sells for $635 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mary Adshead's auction record?
Mary Adshead's auction record is $25,458, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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