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# Dean Wolstenholme the Elder (1757–1837)

Dean Wolstenholme the Elder is a British (modern) artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $20,000.

A work by Dean Wolstenholme the Elder sold in 2023 for $69,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dean Wolstenholme the Elder work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Wolstenholme the Elder work is $20,000.

The median Dean Wolstenholme the Elder painting sells for $20,000 across 3 lots.

The median Dean Wolstenholme the Elder print sells for $21 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $21‡ | $21‡ | — | 2026-01-10 |
| Paintings | 3 | $20,000 | $69,300 | — | 2023-01-31 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Dean Wolstenholme the Elder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $21. Paintings (3 lots) median $20,000, record $69,300. A typical Dean Wolstenholme the Elder painting sells for around 969× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $69,300 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $20,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $21‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Dean Wolstenholme the Elder worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Wolstenholme the Elder work is $20,000. The median Dean Wolstenholme the Elder painting sells for $20,000 across 3 lots. The median Dean Wolstenholme the Elder print sells for $21 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dean Wolstenholme the Elder's auction record?

Dean Wolstenholme the Elder's auction record is $69,300, set in 2023.

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

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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.
