Rating and value of drawings and paintings by Susan Hable

Susan Hable’s works currently sell for between approximately €1,550 and €6,800 on the primary market (galleries and specialized platforms). An appraisal can accurately determine the value of your Susan Hable artwork and, if applicable, help you get the best price when selling it.

If you own a work by Susan Hable and would like to know its value, our state-certified auctioneers will provide a free appraisal based on authenticity, market valuation, and recent market results. 

Market Value and Appraisal of Artist Susan Hable 

Susan Hable is a contemporary American artist whose market value is still developing, in a market driven primarily by galleries rather than major auction houses. Her paintings and works on paper are primarily sold through galleries such as Spalding Nix Fine Art in Atlanta or the Florida Mining Gallery, as well as on specialized online sales platforms.

In these channels, her abstract paintings on canvas generally sell for between €1,550 and €6,800, with an average price of around €4,200, depending on the format, the period of creation, and the series in question.

The largest works, from series exhibited in galleries such as “The Garden Club” or “Don’t Pick The Flowers!”, reach the upper end of this range. 

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Who Is Susan Hable? 

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Susan Hable was born and raised in Corsicana, Texas. She currently lives and works in Athens, Georgia. Trained in fine arts, she works in painting, drawing, paper collage, sculpture, welding, printmaking, and ceramics, making her a decidedly multidisciplinary artist.

Her artistic career runs parallel to her work as a textile designer: she is the creator of the colorful, hand-drawn patterns for Hable Construction, a design studio renowned for its fabrics and wallpapers. This dual practice, straddling art and decorative design, informs her pictorial work, which is characterized by great chromatic freedom and a distinct penchant for pattern.

Movements

Susan Hable’s work falls within the tradition of contemporary botanical abstract painting. She herself cites influences from figures as diverse as David Hockney, Milton Avery, Henri Matisse, Alex Katz, Howard Hodgkin, Georgia O’Keeffe, Barbara Hepworth, Constantin Brâncuși, and Hilma af Klint, from whom she draws inspiration in terms of formal freedom and the expressive use of color.

Her compositions, often inspired by the garden adjacent to her studio, oscillate between stylized botany and pure abstraction. Plant forms are reworked to the point of abstraction, in harmonies of vivid colors—an approach that aligns her with the contemporary trend of abstract botanical painting championed by a generation of American female painters who are revisiting the garden motif as a space for formal experimentation.

 The Life of Susan Hable

Cultural Background

Susan Hable divides her time between Athens, Georgia, and Corsicana, Texas, her hometown.

This connection to the Southern United States—nestled between regional traditions and the academic art scene in Athens—nurtures an artistic practice attuned to the surrounding natural world, particularly through her daily observation of her garden, the primary source of her imagery. 

Intellectual and Artistic Circle

The artist is part of a network of galleries in the Southern United States, particularly in Atlanta, where she is represented by Spalding Nix Fine Art. She has also collaborated with the Florida Mining Gallery.

Her design studio, Hable Construction, serves as a bridge between the applied arts and painting, where textile patterns and painted compositions enrich one another.

Market Segmentation and the Artist's Market Value 

To date, the market for Susan Hable remains primarily a primary market: her works are sold primarily through the galleries that represent her or through platforms facilitating direct sales between galleries and collectors, rather than through a structured auction circuit. This arrangement is common among active contemporary artists, whose auction resale values are still emerging.

This situation does not preclude a thorough appraisal; on the contrary, it allows a work to be contextualized in relation to gallery prices, the series from which it originates, and its provenance—all of which are key factors in the event of a future sale. 

Factors

The growing recognition of contemporary abstract botanical painting, driven by a generation of American female painters, serves as a supporting factor for this entire market segment, of which Susan Hable is a prominent representative.

The artist’s dual recognition—both as a painter and as an established designer (Hable Construction)—broadens her visibility among collectors and interior design enthusiasts, which helps sustain demand for her original works.

The inclusion of coherent and well-documented series (“The Garden Club,” “Don’t Pick the Flowers!,” “WELLSPRING”) in the gallery’s exhibition history is another factor that enhances her value, providing clear chronological and thematic reference points for authentication and valuation.

FAQ – How to Appraise a Work by Susan Hable  

1) What types of works by Susan Hable are legitimately available on the market?

The most commonly encountered works are abstract botanical-style oil paintings on canvas, as well as works on paper (ink, collage). Some pieces are part of series identified and documented by the galleries that represent her, which makes them easier to identify.

2) How does recognition by galleries support the value of her work?

Susan Hable’s ongoing presence in recognized galleries in the southern United States, as well as the documentation of her exhibitions and series, serve as reliable market indicators. A recent solo exhibition or a mention in the art press can positively influence a work’s valuation.

3) How can you identify an authentic work by Susan Hable?

Authentication is based on stylistic consistency with the artist’s known series (stylized botanical motifs, vibrant color palette, distinctive brushstrokes), as well as the work’s provenance, which should ideally be traceable to a gallery representing the artist or to the artist herself.

Her Signature

Not all of Susan Hable’s works bear a visible signature on the front. As with many contemporary artists, the signature, when present, may appear on the back of the canvas or support, sometimes accompanied by a title and a date. In the absence of a visible signature, provenance and documentation from the gallery representing the artist remain the most reliable indicators of authenticity.

Appraise Your Artwork

If you own a work by Susan Hable, please feel free to request a free appraisal by filling out our online form. 

A member of our team—composed of experts and licensed auctioneers—will contact you to provide an estimate of your artwork’s market value.

If you are considering selling your artwork, our specialists will also guide you through the various options available to help you achieve the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific characteristics of each piece.