Viola Paterson (b. 1899)
Viola Paterson is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,644. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Viola Paterson sold in 2025 for $2,490, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Viola Paterson work is $1,644.
The median Viola Paterson painting sells for $1,644 across 3 lots.
The median Viola Paterson work on paper sells for $1,724 across 2 lots.
The median Viola Paterson print sells for $155 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $155‡ | $155‡ | — | 2022-09-10 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,644‡ | $2,530 | 75% | 2024-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,724 | $2,490 | — | 2025-09-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Viola Paterson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $155. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,644, record $2,530. A typical Viola Paterson painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1989 | $2,530 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,490 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,644 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $957 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $155‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Viola Paterson worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Viola Paterson work is $1,644. The median Viola Paterson painting sells for $1,644 across 3 lots. The median Viola Paterson work on paper sells for $1,724 across 2 lots. The median Viola Paterson print sells for $155 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Viola Paterson's auction record?
Viola Paterson's auction record is $2,530, set in 1989.
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