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

# Mary Petty (1899–1976)

Mary Petty is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $230.

A work by Mary Petty sold in 2017 for $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Petty work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Petty work is $230.

The median Mary Petty print sells for $60 across 1 lots.

The median Mary Petty work on paper sells for $2,115 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $60 | $60 | 50% | 2009-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,115 | $4,000 | — | 2017-03-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $230 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $60 |

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 Petty worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Petty work is $230. The median Mary Petty print sells for $60 across 1 lots. The median Mary Petty work on paper sells for $2,115 across 2 lots.

### What is Mary Petty's auction record?

Mary Petty's auction record is $4,000, set in 2017.

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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 Petty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-petty (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.