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# Sally Michel Avery (1902–2003)

## What is Sally Michel Avery’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Sally Michel Avery at 16 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,113 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,360–$43,493, n=10). The auction record is $121,150 for Loungers by the Sea (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loungers by the Sea, 1902 | Oil on canvas | $121,150 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Blue Mug, 1972 | Oil paint | $88,200 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Cat Lady, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $68,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Reflected Grove, 1966 | Oil paint | $63,500 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Curious Cows, 1977 | Oil paint | $56,700 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Approaching Storm, 1984 | Oil paint | $48,640 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Sailboat, 1902 | Oil on canvas | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Stream Side, 1976 | Painting | $32,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Checkers, 1983 | Painting | $30,240 | Wright | May 2024 |
| 10 | Child's Supper, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $30,240 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $15,120 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,772 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $28,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $12,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sally Michel Avery is an American artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $10,080. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sally Michel Avery sold in 2026 for $121,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sally Michel Avery work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sally Michel Avery work is $10,080.

The median Sally Michel Avery painting sells for $16,935 across 40 lots.

The median Sally Michel Avery work on paper sells for $3,276 across 18 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $16,935† | $121,150 | 95.2% | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,276 | $19,200 | 94.7% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $78,100 | $121,150 | — | 2026-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,702–$14,340† | $5,691† | $23,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $10,080–$32,500 | $19,520 | $88,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $15,045–$29,830 | $27,425 | $121,150 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,102–$3,528 | $1,638 | $5,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,312–$11,563 | $8,600 | $19,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $121,150 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $88,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $19,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $12,271 |

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 Sally Michel Avery worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sally Michel Avery work is $10,080. The median Sally Michel Avery painting sells for $16,935 across 40 lots. The median Sally Michel Avery work on paper sells for $3,276 across 18 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sally Michel Avery painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sally Michel Avery painting is $16,935. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sally Michel Avery's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sally Michel Avery painting is $121,150.

### What is the average price of a Sally Michel Avery work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sally Michel Avery work on paper is $3,276.

### What is Sally Michel Avery's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sally Michel Avery work on paper is $19,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Sally Michel Avery painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sally Michel Avery painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Sally Michel Avery painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sally Michel Avery painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sally Michel Avery's auction record?

Sally Michel Avery's auction record is $121,150, set in 2026.

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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, “Sally Michel Avery auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sally-michel-avery (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.