Ruth Henshaw Bascom Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1772–1848

Ruth Henshaw Bascom pastels have appeared at auction 5 times in ArtSell’s records in 2026; 5 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. The median price realised is $32kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales; the middle half sold for $28kSign up free to see–$34kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is profile portrait of Cynthia Allen (b. 1823) of Fitzwilliam New Hampshire, sold at Pook & Pook in January 2026 for $85kSign up free to see. Most results come from Pook & Pook (5).

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1. 
   cutout profile portraits of Daniel and Lydia Thompson of Phillipston

   Pastel

   20" x 15"

   Pook & Pook · Jun 11, 2026 · Lot 344
   $28,000≈ £20,952≈ €24,270HammerSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Pook & Pook ↗
2. 
   profile portrait of a gentleman

   Pastel

   18" x 13 3/8"

   Pook & Pook · Jan 14, 2026 · Lot 72
   $1,500≈ £1,116≈ €1,287HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Pook & Pook ↗
3. 
   profile portrait of a young woman

   Pastel

   13 1/2" x 9 1/2"

   Pook & Pook · Jan 14, 2026 · Lot 71
   $34,000≈ £25,296≈ €29,182HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–7,000View at Pook & Pook ↗
4. 
   profile portrait of Cynthia Allen (b. 1823) of Fitzwilliam New Hampshire

   Pastel

   19 1/4" x 15"

   Pook & Pook · Jan 14, 2026 · Lot 33
   $85,000≈ £63,239≈ €72,955HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Pook & Pook ↗
5. 
   profile portraits of a young man and woman

   Pastel

   18 1/4" x 13 1/4"

   Pook & Pook · Jan 14, 2026 · Lot 31
   $32,000≈ £23,808≈ €27,465HammerSign up free to seeEst. $14,000–24,000View at Pook & Pook ↗

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