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# Maud Sumner (1902–1985)

## What is Maud Sumner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Maud Sumner at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,396 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,005–$7,045, n=36). The auction record is $30,231 for Namibian Desert Scene (2011, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namibian Desert Scene | Oil on canvas | $30,231 | Strauss and Co | May 2011 |
| 2 | Dorothy | Oil on canvas | $17,725 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | A Night Sky | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $12,729 | Strauss and Co | May 2011 |
| 4 | Still Life with Nude Figure and Vases of Flowers | Oil on canvas | $12,640 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Dorothy | Oil on canvas | $12,188 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | The Magus | Oil on canvas | $10,768 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 7 | Arrangement with Poppies in a Jug | Oil on canvas | $10,202 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 8 | Still Life with Coffee Pot | Oil on canvas | $9,972 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | French Citadel | Oil on canvas | $9,565 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 10 | View of the Thames | Oil on canvas | $9,314 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $7,104 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $1,468 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $4,122 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,432 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maud Sumner is a South African artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,514. 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 Maud Sumner sold in 2026 for $3,959, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maud Sumner work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maud Sumner work is $3,514.

The median Maud Sumner work on paper sells for $1,490 across 82 lots.

The median Maud Sumner painting sells for $6,987 across 58 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Maud Sumner paintings typically sell for $4,990–$10,344 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Maud Sumner work on papers typically sell for $1,135–$3,124 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $6,987† | $30,231 | 96.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 84 | $1,490‡ | $7,694 | 97.6% | 2026-04-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,227 | $30,231 | — | 2026-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,691–$2,529 | $2,280 | $5,246 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $4,990–$10,344† | $8,105† | $30,231 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,065–$3,129 | $1,594 | $5,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,135–$3,124‡ | $1,654‡ | $7,694 |

‡ 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 | $30,231 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,694 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,450 |

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 Sumner worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maud Sumner work is $3,514. The median Maud Sumner work on paper sells for $1,490 across 82 lots. The median Maud Sumner painting sells for $6,987 across 58 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maud Sumner paintings typically sell for $4,990–$10,344 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Maud Sumner work on papers typically sell for $1,135–$3,124 (the middle half of 21 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 Maud Sumner work on paper?

Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maud Sumner work on paper is $1,490. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Maud Sumner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maud Sumner work on paper is $7,694.

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

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maud Sumner painting is $6,987. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maud Sumner painting is $30,231.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maud Sumner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,105, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Maud Sumner work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maud Sumner work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Maud Sumner's auction record is $30,231, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maud Sumner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maud-sumner (updated 2026-11-02).

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.