> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bryan-wilson · updated 2026-11-03

# Bryan Wilson (1927–2002)

## What is Bryan Wilson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Bryan Wilson at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $338–$1,300, n=19). The auction record is $8,000 for Falcon and Quail (2025, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falcon and Quail, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $8,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Valley Quail, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $2,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Valley Quail (Male Sunning Himself), 1972 | Oil on canvas | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2025 |
| 4 | Margay Kitten, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $2,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Of Los Banos, #2, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Snow Geese, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $1,400 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Fox Sparrow, 1970 | Acylic on canvas | $1,200 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Cheetah and Iris, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Doe Galloping, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $800 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2024 |
| 10 | Dark Still Life with Chickory, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $750 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $600 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $575 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bryan Wilson is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $800.

A work by Bryan Wilson sold in 2026 for $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bryan Wilson work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bryan Wilson work is $800.

The median Bryan Wilson painting sells for $750 across 17 lots.

The median Bryan Wilson print sells for $175 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $175 | $175 | — | 2026-10-16 |
| Paintings | 17 | $750 | $8,000 | — | 2026-10-16 |

Bryan Wilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $175. Paintings (17 lots) median $750, record $8,000. A typical Bryan Wilson painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $875–$2,375 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $362–$788 | $625 | $1,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $175 |

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 Bryan Wilson worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bryan Wilson work is $800. The median Bryan Wilson painting sells for $750 across 17 lots. The median Bryan Wilson print sells for $175 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Bryan Wilson painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bryan Wilson painting is $750.

### What is Bryan Wilson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bryan Wilson painting is $8,000.

### What is the average price of a large Bryan Wilson painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bryan Wilson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Bryan Wilson's auction record?

Bryan Wilson's auction record is $8,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bryan Wilson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bryan-wilson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.