> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-ellen-best · updated 2026-11-01

# Mary Ellen Best

Mary Ellen Best is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $341. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Ellen Best sold in 2020 for $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Ellen Best work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Ellen Best work is $341.

The median Mary Ellen Best work on paper sells for $341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $341‡ | $341‡ | — | 2001-05-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $341‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ellen Best worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Ellen Best work is $341. The median Mary Ellen Best work on paper sells for $341 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mary Ellen Best's auction record?

Mary Ellen Best's auction record is $1,000, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Ellen Best auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-ellen-best (updated 2026-11-01).

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.