> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-cassatt · updated 2026-11-02

# Mary Cassatt (1844–1926)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $717,000 |
| Works on paper | 83 | $12,500 |
| Prints | 350 | $2,510 |
| Other | 56 | $2,346 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**6 Mary Cassatt works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Mary Cassatt work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Cassatt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-cassatt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.