Mary Butler (1855–1946)
Mary Butler is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $512. 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 Butler is recorded as sold in 2023 for $750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mary Butler on OpeningBid →What is a Mary Butler work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Butler work is $512.
The median Mary Butler painting sells for $600 across 12 lots.
The median Mary Butler work on paper sells for $356 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $600†‡ | $1,293 | — | 2023-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $356 | $356 | 50% | 2009-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $556–$970 | $696 | $1,293 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $369–$675†‡ | $438†‡ | $750† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,293 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,058 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $356 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Butler worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Butler work is $512. The median Mary Butler painting sells for $600 across 12 lots. The median Mary Butler work on paper sells for $356 across 1 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 Butler painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Butler painting is $600. 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 Mary Butler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Butler painting is $1,293.
What is Mary Butler's auction record?
Mary Butler's auction record is $1,293, set in 2003.
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