Jessica Dismorr's Auction Record Jumps 77%
3 min read · 19 Sep 2024
Woman Seated (Self-Portrait). Image courtesy of Bonhams
Jessica Dismorr, Woman Seated (Self-Portrait) (1926) sold for $75,900 (GBP57,600), more than 14 times the low estimate at Bonhams on September 18. The pencil and watercolour work has been traded 4 times in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $33,100, a 77% rise.
Portrait of a Woman Seated (Helen Saunders). Image courtesy of Christie's
The previous record was set by Portrait of a Woman Seated (Helen Saunders) (1919), which sold for $42,800 at Christie's on October 19, 2023.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-18 | Woman Seated (Self-Portrait) | $75,900 | 77 % | Bonhams | - |
| 2023-10-19 | Portrait of a Woman Seated (Helen Saunders) | $42,800 | 67 % | Christie's | London |
| 2021-09-29 | Mrs Ody | $25,700 | - | Bonhams | London |