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# Mary Beth Edelson (1934–2021)

Mary Beth Edelson is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $818.

A work by Mary Beth Edelson sold in 2026 for $1,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Beth Edelson work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Beth Edelson work is $818.

The median Mary Beth Edelson print sells for $714 across 4 lots.

The median Mary Beth Edelson work on paper sells for $1,453 across 2 lots.

The median Mary Beth Edelson photograph sells for $1,161 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $714 | $1,905 | — | 2026-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,453 | $2,375 | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,161 | $1,161 | — | 2026-02-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,905 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,161 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,105 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $531 |

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 Beth Edelson worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Beth Edelson work is $818. The median Mary Beth Edelson print sells for $714 across 4 lots. The median Mary Beth Edelson work on paper sells for $1,453 across 2 lots. The median Mary Beth Edelson photograph sells for $1,161 across 1 lots.

### What is Mary Beth Edelson's auction record?

Mary Beth Edelson's auction record is $2,375, set in 2025.

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

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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.