Phoebe Donovan (b. 1902)
Phoebe Donovan is an Irish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $281. 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 Phoebe Donovan sold in 2026 for $430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Phoebe Donovan on OpeningBid →What is a Phoebe Donovan work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phoebe Donovan work is $281.
The median Phoebe Donovan painting sells for $252 across 11 lots.
The median Phoebe Donovan work on paper sells for $330 across 3 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 | 15 | $252†‡ | $735 | 73.3% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $330 | $401 | 60% | 2013-09-15 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $10–$296† | $15† | $735 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $735 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $431 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $401 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $330 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Phoebe Donovan worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phoebe Donovan work is $281. The median Phoebe Donovan painting sells for $252 across 11 lots. The median Phoebe Donovan work on paper sells for $330 across 3 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 Phoebe Donovan painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Phoebe Donovan painting is $252. 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 Phoebe Donovan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Phoebe Donovan painting is $735.
What is Phoebe Donovan's auction record?
Phoebe Donovan's auction record is $1,115, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,115 (buyer's premium not included).
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