Brian Willsher (1930–2010)
What is Brian Willsher’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 156 auction results for Brian Willsher at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $743–$2,885, n=18). The auction record is $9,046 for Untitled (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | — | $9,046 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Remembrance of the Past | Teak | $9,013 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | THE SECRET | <p>embossed with signature, title and numbered <i>9/9</i> (to edge of base), verdigris bronze</p> | $7,920 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | DOPPEL GANGER | <p>embossed with signature, title and numbered <i>9/9</i> (to base), verdigris bronze</p> | $4,822 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | PAEN | <p>incised with signature, title and foundry stamp (to base), verdigris bronze</p> | $4,822 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | FLAME, 1993, 1993 | <p>signed and dated (to base), mahogany </p><p> </p> | $4,804 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 7 | UNTITLED, 1968, 1954 | Signed and dated (to underside of base), wood construction, unique | $3,216 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Brian Willsher (1930-2010), Carved wall panel, 2004, Teak, plywood mount, Signed in pen to verso 'Brian Willsher, 2004', 43cm high, 47cm wide, approximately 5.5cm deep (ARR), 2004 | Teak, plywood mount | $2,376 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Vibrations, 1968 | Sculpture | $2,166 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Echo, 1972 | Sculpture | $2,093 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $832 |
| Sculpture | 82 | $803 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $918 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $681 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 156 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Brian Willsher is a British (modern) artist with 172 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $717. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Brian Willsher sold in 2026 for $3,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Willsher work is $717.
The median Brian Willsher sculpture sells for $726 across 119 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Brian Willsher sculptures typically sell for $307–$966 (the middle half of 71 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Willsher sculptures typically sell for $698–$1,080 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 123 | $726†‡ | $7,920 | 96.7% | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $4,822‡ | $9,046 | — | 2026-10-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $307–$966†‡ | $556†‡ | $7,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $698–$1,080†‡ | $880†‡ | $4,804 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,920 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,822 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brian Willsher worth?
Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Willsher work is $717. The median Brian Willsher sculpture sells for $726 across 119 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Brian Willsher sculptures typically sell for $307–$966 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Willsher sculptures typically sell for $698–$1,080 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 Brian Willsher sculpture?
Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Willsher sculpture is $726. 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 Brian Willsher's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Willsher sculpture is $7,920.
What is the average price of a small Brian Willsher sculpture?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brian Willsher sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Brian Willsher sculpture?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brian Willsher sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Brian Willsher's auction record?
Brian Willsher's auction record is $9,046, set in 2007.
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