Denys George Wells (1881–1973)
Denys George Wells is a British (modern) artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $595. 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 Denys George Wells sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $737 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denys George Wells work is $595.
The median Denys George Wells work on paper sells for $476 across 61 lots.
The median Denys George Wells painting sells for $942 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Denys George Wells work on papers typically sell for $357–$595 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Denys George Wells paintings typically sell for $694–$1,784 (the middle half of 29 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 | 46 | $942†‡ | $5,642 | 78.3% | 2026-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $476‡ | $2,775‡ | 95.3% | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $7,699‡ | $18,295 | — | 2008-02-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $359–$624‡ | $515‡ | $5,550‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $694–$1,784†‡ | $1,189†‡ | $5,642 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $357–$937‡ | $515‡ | $2,775‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $357–$595‡ | $476‡ | $1,387‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $5,642 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,550‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,775‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,577‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Denys George Wells worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denys George Wells work is $595. The median Denys George Wells work on paper sells for $476 across 61 lots. The median Denys George Wells painting sells for $942 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Denys George Wells work on papers typically sell for $357–$595 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Denys George Wells paintings typically sell for $694–$1,784 (the middle half of 29 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 Denys George Wells work on paper?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Denys George Wells work on paper is $476. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Denys George Wells's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Denys George Wells work on paper is $2,775. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Denys George Wells painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Denys George Wells painting is $942. 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 Denys George Wells's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Denys George Wells painting is $5,642.
What is the average price of a medium Denys George Wells work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Denys George Wells work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $476, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Denys George Wells painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Denys George Wells painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,189, 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 Denys George Wells's auction record?
Denys George Wells's auction record is $18,295, set in 2007.
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