> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sarah-purser · updated 2026-11-02

# Sarah Purser (1848–1943)

Sarah Purser is an Irish artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $11. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sarah Purser sold in 2026 for $22,934, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sarah Purser work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Purser work is $11.

The median Sarah Purser painting sells for $2,523 across 3 lots.

The median Sarah Purser work on paper sells for $8 across 4 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 | 8 | $2,523 | $22,934 | 37.5% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $8† | $860 | 66.7% | 2023-01-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $22,934 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,523 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $860 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $9† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Purser worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Purser work is $11. The median Sarah Purser painting sells for $2,523 across 3 lots. The median Sarah Purser work on paper sells for $8 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Sarah Purser's auction record is $22,934, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sarah Purser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sarah-purser (updated 2026-11-02).

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.