Sally Michel Avery Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1902–2003

ArtSell has recorded 52 auction results for Sally Michel Avery paintings between 2008 and 2026, of which 51 sold (98% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,125 to $121,150, with a median of $15,075 across 51 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $121,150 for “Loungers by the Sea” at Bonhams in 2026.

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1. 
   Tea Time, c. 1965

   Oil · Panel

   20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 14, 2026 · Lot 227
   $25,600≈ £18,949≈ €21,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Loungers by the Sea, 1975

   Oil · Canvas

   40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 23, 2026 · Lot 4
   $121,150≈ £89,694≈ €103,600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Approaching the Fence (Show Horse), 1968

   Oil · Canvas

   30" x 40"

   Barridoff Auctions · Jan 24, 2026 · Lot 68
   $22,000≈ £16,265≈ €18,736HammerSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
4. 
   Two Fowl, 1964

   Oil · Canvas

   17 1/2" x 13 1/2" sight

   Barridoff Auctions · Jan 24, 2026 · Lot 67
   $26,000≈ £19,222≈ €22,143HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
5. 
   Nursing Mother, 1969

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 30 in (60.9 x 76.4 cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 217
   $28,160≈ £21,559≈ €24,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   Cat Lady

   Oil · Canvas

   50 x 42 in.

   Cottone Auctions · Sep 25, 2025 · Lot 13
   $82,960≈ £61,823≈ €70,670Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
7. 
   Untitled

   Oil · Canvas

   40 x 30.5 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jun 22, 2025 · Lot 166
   $2,142≈ £1,600≈ €1,860$1,700 + $442 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
8. 
   Two with Cat, 1983

   Oil · Canvas

   15 7/8" x 19 7/8"

   Barridoff Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 44
   $10,000≈ £7,665≈ €9,162HammerSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
9. 
   Ibex, 1970

   Oil · Canvas

   16" x 20"

   Barridoff Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 43
   $14,000≈ £10,731≈ €12,826HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
10. 
    Three Goats

    Oil · Canvas

    9" h x 12" w

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Oct 6, 2024 · Lot 5
    $6,000≈ £4,555≈ €5,440HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
11. 
    Horse in Autumn Landscape, 1954

    Oil · Canvas

    17⅞ h x 23⅞ w in (45 x 61 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2024 · Lot 160
    $10,080≈ £7,529≈ €9,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Untitled (Butterfly Chair), 1988

    Acrylic · Canvas

    14 h x 18 w in (36 x 46 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2024 · Lot 158
    $6,048≈ £4,517≈ €5,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Checkers, 1983

    Oil · Canvas

    39⅜ h x 49⅜ w in (100 x 125 cm)

    Wright · May 30, 2024 · Lot 149
    $30,240≈ £23,796≈ €27,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
14. 
    Milton Avery, 1962

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 8 7/8 in. (30.5 x 22.5 cm.)

    Bonhams · May 1, 2024 · Lot 9
    $8,960≈ £7,146≈ €8,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Gulls by Pale Green Sea, 1982

    Oil · Canvas

    40" x 50"

    Barridoff Auctions · Apr 13, 2024 · Lot 159B
    $35,000≈ £28,067≈ €32,858HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
16. 
    Little Bouquet, 1981

    Oil · Canvas

    20 1/8" x 24"

    Barridoff Auctions · Apr 13, 2024 · Lot 65
    $11,000≈ £8,821≈ €10,327HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
17. 
    Model Nude, 1978

    Oil · Canvas

    49⅜ h x 35¼ w in (125 x 90 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 214
    $22,680≈ £17,984≈ €20,969Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
18. 
    By the River, 1985

    Oil · Canvas

    14 h x 18 w in (36 x 46 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 215
    $15,120≈ £11,990≈ €13,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
19. 
    Cat Sitter, 1992

    Oil · Canvas

    11 7/8 x 9 in. (30.2 x 22.9 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 7, 2023 · Lot 50
    $5,334≈ £4,246≈ €4,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Reclining Nude, 1981

    Oil · Canvas

    12 h x 16 w in (30 x 41 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 8, 2023 · Lot 112
    $4,410≈ £3,596≈ €4,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
21. 
    Reflected Grove, 1966

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 17
    $63,500≈ £48,429≈ €56,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Little Man Big Hat, 1971

    Oil · Canvas

    8 7/8 x 12 in. (22.5 x 30.5 cm.)

    Bonhams · May 25, 2023 · Lot 10
    $7,680≈ £6,209≈ €7,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    Country Living, 1989

    Oil · Canvas

    40 1/8 x 50 1/4 in. (101.9 x 127.6 cm.)

    Bonhams · May 25, 2023 · Lot 8
    $40,960≈ £33,115≈ €38,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    Hills and Fields, 1988

    Oil · Canvas

    40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2022 · Lot 11
    $25,500≈ £21,616≈ €24,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    Artist and Apertif, 1962

    Oil · Canvas

    28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm.)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2022 · Lot 10
    $38,175≈ £32,360≈ €36,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Mother in Blue, 1961

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.)

    Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 18
    $28,050≈ £22,308≈ €26,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
27. 
    Young Mother, 1970-71

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 23 7/8 in. (76.2 x 60.6 cm.)

    Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 17
    $28,050≈ £22,308≈ €26,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Rose Bouquet, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    50 x 40in (127 x 101.6cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 24, 2020 · Lot 5
    $8,288≈ £6,217≈ €6,985Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
29. 
    Trees and Winds, 1971

    Oil · Canvas

    34 h x 44¼ w in (86 x 112 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 572
    $10,000≈ £7,591≈ €8,464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
30. 
    Friends, 1974

    Oil · Canvas

    40 h x 50 w in (102 x 127 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 576
    $28,600≈ £21,709≈ €24,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
31. 
    Stream Side, 1976

    Oil · Canvas

    39 h x 39 w in (99 x 99 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 577
    $32,500≈ £24,670≈ €27,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
32. 
    Magenta Mountain, 1988

    Oil · Canvas

    40 h x 49 w in (102 x 124 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 574
    $26,250≈ £19,926≈ €22,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
33. 
    Hills and Trees, 1980

    Oil · Canvas

    35½ h x 47 w in (90 x 119 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 575
    $26,250≈ £19,926≈ €22,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
34. 
    Post Picnic, 1978

    Oil · Canvas

    37 h x 49 w in (94 x 124 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 573
    $28,600≈ £21,709≈ €24,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
35. 
    Bouquet, 1967

    Oil · Board

    21¾ h x 28 w in (55 x 71 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 153
    $4,375≈ £3,350≈ €3,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
36. 
    By the Pool, 1985

    Oil · Board

    14 h x 18 w in (36 x 46 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 154
    $3,328≈ £2,548≈ €2,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
37. 
    Reservoir

    Oil · Board

    12 h x 16 w in (30 x 41 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 155
    $5,200≈ £3,982≈ €4,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
38. 
    Horse and Rider

    Oil · Board

    20 h x 14½ w in (51 x 37 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 150
    $5,000≈ £3,829≈ €4,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
39. 
    Woodland Brook

    Oil · Canvas

    22 h x 28¼ w in (56 x 72 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 151
    $10,625≈ £8,136≈ €8,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
40. 
    Blue Mountain, c. 1975

    Oil · Board

    14 h x 18 w in (36 x 46 cm)

    Wright · Oct 1, 2020 · Lot 125
    $23,750≈ £18,334≈ €20,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
41. 
    Autumn, 1978

    Oil · Board

    22 h x 27¾ w in (56 x 70 cm)

    Wright · Oct 1, 2020 · Lot 127
    $18,750≈ £14,474≈ €15,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
42. 
    White Amaryllis, 1980

    Oil · Canvas

    48 x 28in (121.9 x 71.1cm)

    Bonhams · Jul 29, 2020 · Lot 3
    $7,575≈ £5,840≈ €6,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    Spring Landscape, 1980

    Oil · Canvas

    22 x 28in (55.9 x 71.1cm)

    Bonhams · Jul 29, 2020 · Lot 2
    $10,075≈ £7,767≈ €8,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
44. 
    Summer, 1969

    Oil · Canvas

    19 7/8 x 23 7/8in (50.5 x 60.7cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 65
    $15,075≈ £11,645≈ €13,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    Rosy Amaryllis, 1980

    Oil · Canvas

    48 1/8 x 29 3/4in (122.2 x 75.6cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 5
    $8,825≈ £6,817≈ €7,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
46. 
    Feline Family, 1980

    Oil · Canvas

    52 x 40in (132.1 x 101.6cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 3
    $38,825≈ £29,992≈ €35,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Red Interior, 1968

    Oil · Canvas

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 23, 2014 · Lot 238
    $12,500≈ £7,505≈ €9,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
48. 
    Watchers by the Sea, 1975

    Oil · Canvas

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2012 · Lot 29
    $6,250≈ £3,856≈ €4,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
49. 
    Seated Girl with Cat, 1974

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 16in

    Bonhams · Mar 11, 2012 · Lot 7055
    $2,125≈ £1,359≈ €1,611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
50. 
    Seated Girl with Cat, 1974

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 16in

    Bonhams · Nov 29, 2011 · Lot 1008
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗

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