Donald Wells (1929–2014)
Donald Wells is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $559. 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 Donald Wells sold in 2026 for $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Donald Wells on OpeningBid →What is a Donald Wells work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Wells work is $559.
The median Donald Wells sculpture sells for $693 across 4 lots.
The median Donald Wells work on paper sells for $242 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $242†‡ | $326† | 66.7% | 2025-11-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $693 | $1,003 | 80% | 2026-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,003 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $870 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $326† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $159‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Donald Wells worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Wells work is $559. The median Donald Wells sculpture sells for $693 across 4 lots. The median Donald Wells work on paper sells for $242 across 2 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 Donald Wells's auction record?
Donald Wells's auction record is $1,003, set in 2024.
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