Mary Fedden (1915–2012)
What is Mary Fedden’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,015 auction results for Mary Fedden at 28 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $568–$8,100, n=120). The auction record is $181,550 for My Things (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Things | — | $181,550 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Artichoke Flowers | Oil on board | $109,103 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 3 | Still Life with Oval Window, 1915 | Painting | $70,728 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Jocelyn's Egg Stand, 1915 | Oil paint | $65,961 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Red Sunset, 1915 | Oil paint | $65,604 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | The Meeting, Mary and Julian, 1915 | Oil paint | $62,948 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | The Black Chair | Oil on canvas | $58,349 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | The Marble Table, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $55,031 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | GARDEN BUNCH, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $53,330 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 10 | Oyster-catcher, 1915 | Oil paint | $52,718 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 362 | $12,035 |
| Other | 59 | $6,154 |
| Works on paper | 233 | $4,843 |
| Prints | 121 | $455 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 290 | $12,343 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 425 | $4,775 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,015 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Mary Fedden is a British (modern) artist with 1,105 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,589. 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 Fedden is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,379; 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 Fedden on OpeningBid →What is a Mary Fedden work worth?
Across 980 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Fedden work is $5,589.
The median Mary Fedden painting sells for $10,538 across 435 lots.
The median Mary Fedden work on paper sells for $4,357 across 259 lots.
The median Mary Fedden print sells for $373 across 200 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Fedden paintings typically sell for $9,496–$23,057 (the middle half of 235 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Mary Fedden work on papers typically sell for $3,016–$6,359 (the middle half of 214 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 | 230 | $373†‡ | $14,523 | 87% | 2026-06-20 |
| Paintings | 469 | $10,538†‡ | $109,103 | 92.8% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 273 | $4,357†‡ | $29,863 | 94.9% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $40,617† | $181,550 | — | 2025-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mary Fedden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (230 lots) median $373 with 87% sell-through. Paintings (469 lots) median $10,538, record $109,103. A typical Mary Fedden painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 50 lots) the median is $40,617.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 112 | $206–$547†‡ | $368†‡ | $1,797‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 80 | $247–$531†‡ | $388†‡ | $14,523 |
† 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) | 189 | $4,263–$10,049†‡ | $6,248†‡ | $38,878 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 235 | $9,496–$23,057†‡ | $15,213†‡ | $70,728 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 214 | $3,016–$6,359†‡ | $4,394†‡ | $29,863 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,650–$6,172‡ | $4,669‡ | $18,612‡ |
† 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 | 2011 | $109,103 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $70,728 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $29,863 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $18,764 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $14,523 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,933 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Fedden worth?
Across 980 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Fedden work is $5,589. The median Mary Fedden painting sells for $10,538 across 435 lots. The median Mary Fedden work on paper sells for $4,357 across 259 lots. The median Mary Fedden print sells for $373 across 200 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Fedden paintings typically sell for $9,496–$23,057 (the middle half of 235 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mary Fedden work on papers typically sell for $3,016–$6,359 (the middle half of 214 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 Fedden painting?
Based on 435 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Fedden painting is $10,538. 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 Fedden's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Fedden painting is $109,103.
What is the average price of a Mary Fedden work on paper?
Based on 259 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Fedden work on paper is $4,357. 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 Fedden's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Fedden work on paper is $29,863.
What is the average price of a Mary Fedden print?
Based on 200 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Fedden print is $373. 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 Fedden's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Fedden print is $14,523.
What is the average price of a medium Mary Fedden painting?
Based on 235 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Fedden painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,213, 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 Fedden work on paper?
Based on 214 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Fedden work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,394, 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 Fedden's auction record?
Mary Fedden's auction record is $181,550, set in 2008.
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