> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-louise-snowden · updated 2026-11-03

# Mary Louise Snowden (b. 1952)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Mary Louise Snowden at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,995–$5,144, n=10). The auction record is $5,715 for Cataclasis Active Energy Fragment (2025, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cataclasis Active Energy Fragment, 2000 | Bronze | $5,715 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 2 | Cataclasis Emerging Energy Fragment | Bronze | $5,715 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Cataclasis Latent Energy Fragment | Bronze | $5,715 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Cambrian Sea Fan, 1952 | Bronze | $4,270 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | Angstrom, 1952 | Bronze | $3,432 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Two figures reaching | Patinated bronze | $2,812 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 7 | Polaris, 1952 | Bronze | $2,550 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Solaris (Sculpture) with Preparatory Study, 2006 | Pastel | $2,244 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Gravity, 1952 | Bronze | $2,040 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Gravity | Bronze | $1,980 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $2,681 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,270 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Louise Snowden is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,812. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Louise Snowden sold in 2025 for $3,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Louise Snowden work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Louise Snowden work is $2,812.

The median Mary Louise Snowden sculpture sells for $3,432 across 11 lots.

The median Mary Louise Snowden work on paper sells for $2,244 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,244 | $2,244 | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $3,432† | $5,715 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,715 | $5,715 | — | 2025-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,295–$5,715 | $4,270 | $5,715 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,715 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,244 |

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 Louise Snowden worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Louise Snowden work is $2,812. The median Mary Louise Snowden sculpture sells for $3,432 across 11 lots. The median Mary Louise Snowden work on paper sells for $2,244 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Mary Louise Snowden sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Louise Snowden sculpture is $3,432. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Louise Snowden's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Louise Snowden sculpture is $5,715.

### What is Mary Louise Snowden's auction record?

Mary Louise Snowden's auction record is $5,715, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Louise Snowden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-louise-snowden (updated 2026-11-03).

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.