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

# Sarah Ball (b. 1965)

## What is Sarah Ball’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Sarah Ball at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,190 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,449–$21,346, n=10). The auction record is $144,112 for Elliot (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot, 2020 | Painting | $144,112 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (AC16), 2017 | Painting | $106,381 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | George, 2020 | Linen | $88,431 | Phillips | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Marie, 2019 | Oil paint | $79,900 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | AC15, 2017 | Oil paint | $75,992 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Mark, 2020 | Painting | $47,796 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on gessoed panel), 2016 | Oil paint | $42,552 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Seyon, 2020 | Oil paint | $36,577 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Vagrant, 2012 | Oil on panel, in artist's frame | $35,935 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Marie, 2019 | Oil on linen | $32,530 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $24,566 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $61,894 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $13,392 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sarah Ball is a British artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $21,590.

A work by Sarah Ball sold in 2026 for $24,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sarah Ball work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Ball work is $21,590.

The median Sarah Ball painting sells for $26,426 across 23 lots.

The median Sarah Ball print sells for $1,631 across 2 lots.

The median Sarah Ball work on paper sells for $16,173 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,631 | $2,093 | — | 2024-01-17 |
| Paintings | 25 | $26,426 | $144,112 | 92% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $16,173 | $16,173 | — | 2024-03-09 |

Sarah Ball's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,631. Paintings (25 lots) median $26,426, record $144,112. A typical Sarah Ball painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $8,100–$25,779 | $16,687 | $42,552 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $35,565–$82,033 | $61,894 | $106,381 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $144,112 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $106,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,173 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,093 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,170 |

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 Sarah Ball worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Ball work is $21,590. The median Sarah Ball painting sells for $26,426 across 23 lots. The median Sarah Ball print sells for $1,631 across 2 lots. The median Sarah Ball work on paper sells for $16,173 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sarah Ball painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sarah Ball painting is $26,426.

### What is Sarah Ball's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sarah Ball painting is $144,112.

### What is the average price of a small Sarah Ball painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sarah Ball painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sarah Ball's auction record?

Sarah Ball's auction record is $144,112, set in 2023.

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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, “Sarah Ball auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sarah-ball (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.