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# Mary Ogden Abbott (1894–1981)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Mary Ogden Abbott at 4 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,950 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$2,500, n=5). The auction record is $52,500 for Untitled (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $52,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled, circa 1950 | Oil and pastel on paper | $9,854 | Tajan | Mar 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1950s | Oil on canvas | $9,100 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1955 | Collage with ink and gouache | $7,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1960 | Oil and watercolor on Strathmore paper (double-sided) | $7,366 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1950s | Oil on canvas | $5,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 7 | Spring, 1960 | Color pastels on white laid paper | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | , Mary Ogden Abbott (1894-1981) Wall Sculpture, Relief-carved stained and burnished giltwood panel, Shaped low-relief carved wood panel | Relief-carved stained and burnished giltwood panel, Shaped low-relief carved wood panel | $5,036 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Mary Ogden Abbott (1894-1981) Wall Sculpture | Relief-carved stained and burnished giltwood panel | $5,036 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | Untitled (Landscape) | Oil stick on white wove paper | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $7,250 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,313 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $5,143 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,313 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Ogden Abbott is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,768.

A work by Mary Ogden Abbott sold in 2025 for $7,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Ogden Abbott work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Ogden Abbott work is $4,768.

The median Mary Ogden Abbott work on paper sells for $2,312 across 10 lots.

The median Mary Ogden Abbott painting sells for $9,477 across 4 lots.

The median Mary Ogden Abbott sculpture sells for $5,036 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $9,477 | $52,500 | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,312 | $7,500 | 90.9% | 2025-11-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $5,036 | $5,036 | — | 2021-06-09 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,425–$2,406 | $2,038 | $4,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $52,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $9,854 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,366 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $5,036 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $5,036 |

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 Ogden Abbott worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Ogden Abbott work is $4,768. The median Mary Ogden Abbott work on paper sells for $2,312 across 10 lots. The median Mary Ogden Abbott painting sells for $9,477 across 4 lots. The median Mary Ogden Abbott sculpture sells for $5,036 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Mary Ogden Abbott work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Ogden Abbott work on paper is $2,312.

### What is Mary Ogden Abbott's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Ogden Abbott work on paper is $7,500.

### What is Mary Ogden Abbott's auction record?

Mary Ogden Abbott's auction record is $52,500, set in 2022.

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

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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.