Albert Victor Ormsby Wood (1904–1977)
What is Albert Victor Ormsby Wood’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Albert Victor Ormsby Wood at 3 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,049 including buyer’s premium (middle half $387–$1,290, n=13). The auction record is $4,598 for Albert Victor Ormsby Wood, (1904-1977) Ruth Tempera on board, 38 x 27.5cm, (15 x 10.75'') Signed with mongram and dated '45, inscribed with title verso Exhibited: The Royal Hibernian Academy 1946 Cat. No. 201 costing 20.0.0. Provenance: From the estate of the artist the late David Clarke (2006, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $937 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $937 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Victor Ormsby Wood is an Irish-British artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,049. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Victor Ormsby Wood sold in 2026 for $1,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood work is $1,049.
The median Albert Victor Ormsby Wood painting sells for $969 across 10 lots.
The median Albert Victor Ormsby Wood work on paper sells for $624 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 14 | $969† | $3,267 | 71.4% | 2026-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $624† | $2,972 | 61.5% | 2026-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $376–$1,311 | $972 | $3,267 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $569–$1,101† | $892† | $2,972 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,267 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,972 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,118 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood work is $1,049. The median Albert Victor Ormsby Wood painting sells for $969 across 10 lots. The median Albert Victor Ormsby Wood work on paper sells for $624 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood painting is $969. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Victor Ormsby Wood's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood painting is $3,267.
What is the average price of a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood work on paper is $624. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Victor Ormsby Wood's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Victor Ormsby Wood work on paper is $2,972.
What is Albert Victor Ormsby Wood's auction record?
Albert Victor Ormsby Wood's auction record is $4,598, set in 2006.
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