Mary Cassatt (1844–1926)
What is Mary Cassatt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 578 auction results for Mary Cassatt at 46 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $906–$10,013, n=60). The auction record is $7,489,000 for Young Lady in a Loge Gazing to Right (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Lady in a Loge Gazing to Right, 1878 | Paper | $7,489,000 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Children Playing with a Dog, 1907 | Oil paint | $4,812,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | The Sun Bath, with Three Figures, 1898 | Oil paint | $4,376,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Mother and Two Children, 1906 | Oil paint | $4,272,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 5 | Katharine Kelso Cassatt, 1844 | Oil paint | $2,976,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 6 | Sara Holding a Cat, 1907 | Oil paint | $2,546,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 7 | Study for "Young Mother Sewing", 1902 | Study | $2,434,500 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 8 | Girl in a Bonnet Tied with a Large Pink Bow, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $2,287,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | Children Playing with a Cat, 1907 | Oil paint | $2,198,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Sara Seated, Leaning on Her Left Hand, 1845 | Oil paint | $1,659,500 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $717,000 |
| Works on paper | 83 | $12,500 |
| Prints | 350 | $2,510 |
| Other | 56 | $2,346 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 73 | $138,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 415 | $3,600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 578 results from 46 houses · How we compute these figures
Mary Cassatt is an American artist with 792 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,016. 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 Cassatt sold in 2026 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 571 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Cassatt work is $4,016.
The median Mary Cassatt print sells for $2,112 across 428 lots.
The median Mary Cassatt work on paper sells for $20,755 across 98 lots.
The median Mary Cassatt painting sells for $736,200 across 30 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mary Cassatt prints typically sell for $1,150–$9,062 (the middle half of 379 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Mary Cassatt work on papers typically sell for $4,560–$25,000 (the middle half of 69 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 | 511 | $2,112†‡ | $214,200 | 83.8% | 2026-10-09 |
| Paintings | 32 | $736,200† | $4.8M | 93.8% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 107 | $20,755†‡ | $7.5M | 91.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 60 | $356,153† | $7.5M | — | 2026-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mary Cassatt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (511 lots) median $2,112 with 83.8% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $736,200, record $4,812,500. A typical Mary Cassatt painting sells for around 349× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 60 lots) the median is $356,153.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 379 | $1,150–$9,062†‡ | $2,210†‡ | $214,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,402–$3,250†‡ | $1,750†‡ | $200,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $107,550–$1.1M | $337,000 | $2.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $154,502–$1.9M† | $822,400† | $4.8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $4,560–$25,000†‡ | $12,000†‡ | $748,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $143,294–$603,750 | $301,950 | $7.5M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7.5M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4.8M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $214,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $200,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Cassatt worth?
Across 571 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Cassatt work is $4,016. The median Mary Cassatt print sells for $2,112 across 428 lots. The median Mary Cassatt work on paper sells for $20,755 across 98 lots. The median Mary Cassatt painting sells for $736,200 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mary Cassatt prints typically sell for $1,150–$9,062 (the middle half of 379 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mary Cassatt work on papers typically sell for $4,560–$25,000 (the middle half of 69 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 Cassatt print?
Based on 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Cassatt print is $2,112. 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 Cassatt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Cassatt print is $214,200.
What is the average price of a Mary Cassatt work on paper?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Cassatt work on paper is $20,755. 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 Cassatt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Cassatt work on paper is $7,489,000.
What is the average price of a Mary Cassatt painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Cassatt painting is $736,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mary Cassatt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Cassatt painting is $4,812,500.
What is the average price of a small Mary Cassatt print?
Based on 379 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Cassatt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Mary Cassatt work on paper?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Cassatt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Cassatt's auction record?
Mary Cassatt's auction record is $7,489,000, set in 2022.
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