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# Sarah H. Purser (1848–1943)

Sarah H. Purser is a British artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,645.

A work by Sarah H. Purser sold in 2025 for $2,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sarah H. Purser work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah H. Purser work is $2,645.

The median Sarah H. Purser painting sells for $4,618 across 10 lots.

The median Sarah H. Purser work on paper sells for $1,046 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $4,618 | $16,155 | 52.6% | 2025-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,046 | $6,903 | 87.5% | 2021-09-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,645–$4,855 | $4,541 | $16,155 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $659–$1,248 | $1,238 | $6,903 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $16,155 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $9,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,903 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,248 |

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 H. Purser worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah H. Purser work is $2,645. The median Sarah H. Purser painting sells for $4,618 across 10 lots. The median Sarah H. Purser work on paper sells for $1,046 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sarah H. Purser painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sarah H. Purser painting is $4,618.

### What is Sarah H. Purser's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sarah H. Purser painting is $16,155.

### What is Sarah H. Purser's auction record?

Sarah H. Purser's auction record is $16,155, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.