Alexander Helwig Wyant (1836–1892)
What is Alexander Helwig Wyant’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Alexander Helwig Wyant at 13 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,688 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,044–$5,051, n=6). The auction record is $138,600 for Storm Over Lake George (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storm Over Lake George, 1873 | Oil paint | $138,600 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Early Autumn, Adirondacks, 1836 | Oil paint | $35,000 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 3 | Evening Autumn Landscape, 1836 | Oil paint | $21,600 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 4 | Marsh Landscape, 1836 | Oil paint | $18,800 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 5 | Late Afternoon, 1836 | Oil paint | $18,750 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Irish Landscape, 1836 | Oil paint | $15,000 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 7 | Lake Scene, 1872 | Oil on canvas | $13,970 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | The Pool, 1880 | Oil paint | $12,700 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1885 | Oil on canvas | $10,710 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | A Grey Day, 1885 | Oil paint | $8,255 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $6,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $6,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,475 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexander Helwig Wyant is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Alexander Helwig Wyant sold in 2026 for $12,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Helwig Wyant work is $4,200.
The median Alexander Helwig Wyant painting sells for $6,250 across 25 lots.
The median Alexander Helwig Wyant work on paper sells for $1,000 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $6,250† | $138,600 | 92.6% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,000† | $5,250 | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,074–$8,225† | $2,489† | $21,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $3,088–$14,485† | $6,875† | $138,600 |
† 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 | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,536 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Helwig Wyant worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Helwig Wyant work is $4,200. The median Alexander Helwig Wyant painting sells for $6,250 across 25 lots. The median Alexander Helwig Wyant work on paper sells for $1,000 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Alexander Helwig Wyant painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Helwig Wyant painting is $6,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexander Helwig Wyant's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Helwig Wyant painting is $138,600.
What is the average price of a medium Alexander Helwig Wyant painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Helwig Wyant painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexander Helwig Wyant's auction record?
Alexander Helwig Wyant's auction record is $138,600, set in 2022.
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