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

# Paterson (1855–1934)

Paterson is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $305. 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 Paterson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $403; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paterson work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paterson work is $305.

The median Paterson print sells for $205 across 2 lots.

The median Paterson work on paper sells for $535 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $205† | $206 | — | 2018-10-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $535‡ | $668 | — | 2026-07-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $668 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $403‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $206 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $204† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Paterson worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paterson work is $305. The median Paterson print sells for $205 across 2 lots. The median Paterson work on paper sells for $535 across 2 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 Paterson's auction record?

Paterson's auction record is $668, set in 2019.

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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, “Paterson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paterson (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.