> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-wilshire · updated 2026-11-01

# BRIAN WILSHIRE (1930–2010)

## What is BRIAN WILSHIRE’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for BRIAN WILSHIRE at 2 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $453–$723, n=6). The auction record is $873 for high (2024, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | high, 1998 | Sculpture | $873 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Birthday Blockhead, 1979 | Sculpture | $763 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1998 | Sculpture | $604 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Ripple, 1998 | Sculpture | $572 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Large wave, 1998 | Sculpture | $413 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Wooden Form | Wooden Form wood | $413 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $588 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BRIAN WILSHIRE is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $572. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BRIAN WILSHIRE sold in 2024 for $604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BRIAN WILSHIRE work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BRIAN WILSHIRE work is $572.

The median BRIAN WILSHIRE sculpture sells for $588 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $588 | $873 | — | 2024-11-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $873 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $763 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a BRIAN WILSHIRE worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BRIAN WILSHIRE work is $572. The median BRIAN WILSHIRE sculpture sells for $588 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BRIAN WILSHIRE's auction record?

BRIAN WILSHIRE's auction record is $873, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BRIAN WILSHIRE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-wilshire (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.