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

# Cady Wells (1904–1954)

## What is Cady Wells’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Cady Wells at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $775–$2,625, n=23). The auction record is $9,988 for New Mexico Landscape (2005, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Landscape | Watercolor on paper | $9,988 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | New Mexico Landscape | Watercolor on paper | $9,988 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2005 |
| 3 | Object on the Plateau, 1946 | Mixed media | $6,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Blue Study | Watercolor | $5,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Santo No. 2, 1948 | Mixed media with black India ink washes | $5,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Pajaro, 1946 | Mixed media | $4,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | The Flame | Mixed media | $4,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Wine glass and fruit, 1904 | Color on paper | $3,125 | Bonhams | May 2013 |
| 9 | Barranca No. 1, 1951 | Mixed media on paper | $3,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Abstract Landscape #4, 1953 | Mixed media on paper | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,250 |
| Other | 12 | $1,300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $6,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,234 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cady Wells is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,300.

A work by Cady Wells sold in 2025 for $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cady Wells work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cady Wells work is $1,300.

The median Cady Wells work on paper sells for $2,625 across 12 lots.

The median Cady Wells sculpture sells for $650 across 1 lots.

The median Cady Wells painting sells for $1,100 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | — | 2025-01-17 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,625 | $9,988 | 92.3% | 2025-03-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $650 | $650 | — | 2025-03-21 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $375–$3,031 | $1,525 | $5,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,988 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,988 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $650 |

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 Cady Wells worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cady Wells work is $1,300. The median Cady Wells work on paper sells for $2,625 across 12 lots. The median Cady Wells sculpture sells for $650 across 1 lots. The median Cady Wells painting sells for $1,100 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Cady Wells work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cady Wells work on paper is $2,625.

### What is Cady Wells's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cady Wells work on paper is $9,988.

### What is Cady Wells's auction record?

Cady Wells's auction record is $9,988, set in 2005.

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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, “Cady Wells auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cady-wells (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.