Edward Wells (1667–1727)
Edward Wells is an English artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $580. 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 Edward Wells is recorded as sold in 2026 for $912; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Wells on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Wells work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wells work is $580.
The median Edward Wells print sells for $565 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $565†‡ | $1,625 | 83.3% | 2025-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $216–$900‡ | $441‡ | $1,150 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $502–$1,214†‡ | $593†‡ | $1,625 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,320 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Wells worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wells work is $580. The median Edward Wells print sells for $565 across 20 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 Edward Wells print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Wells print is $565. 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 Edward Wells's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Wells print is $1,625.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Wells print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Wells print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $593, 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 Edward Wells's auction record?
Edward Wells's auction record is $3,646, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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