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# Maud Frances Eyston Sumner (1902–1985)

Maud Frances Eyston Sumner is a South African artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,248.

A work by Maud Frances Eyston Sumner sold in 2026 for $6,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maud Frances Eyston Sumner work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maud Frances Eyston Sumner work is $6,248.

The median Maud Frances Eyston Sumner painting sells for $6,969 across 7 lots.

The median Maud Frances Eyston Sumner work on paper sells for $490 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $6,969 | $19,821 | 41.2% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $490 | $979 | 66.7% | 2015-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,821 | $52,185 | — | 2019-03-20 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,894–$12,069 | $6,969 | $19,821 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $19,821 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $14,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $979 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $490 |

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 Maud Frances Eyston Sumner worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maud Frances Eyston Sumner work is $6,248. The median Maud Frances Eyston Sumner painting sells for $6,969 across 7 lots. The median Maud Frances Eyston Sumner work on paper sells for $490 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Maud Frances Eyston Sumner painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maud Frances Eyston Sumner painting is $6,969.

### What is Maud Frances Eyston Sumner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maud Frances Eyston Sumner painting is $19,821.

### What is Maud Frances Eyston Sumner's auction record?

Maud Frances Eyston Sumner's auction record is $52,185, set in 2018.

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