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# Edward Wesson (1910–1983)

Edward Wesson is a British (modern) artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $528. 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 Wesson sold in 2025 for $1,595, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Wesson work worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wesson work is $528.

The median Edward Wesson work on paper sells for $403 across 75 lots.

The median Edward Wesson painting sells for $742 across 27 lots.

The median Edward Wesson print sells for $668 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Wesson work on papers typically sell for $244–$599 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Wesson work on papers typically sell for $278–$575 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $668 | $668 | — | 2025-08-19 |
| Paintings | 34 | $742†‡ | $2,778 | 79.4% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 88 | $403†‡ | $4,108 | 85.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,709‡ | $4,108 | — | 2012-11-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Edward Wesson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $668. Paintings (34 lots) median $742, record $2,778. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $2,709.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $478–$934†‡ | $586†‡ | $2,627‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $851–$1,659†‡ | $1,221†‡ | $2,778 |

† 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) | 54 | $244–$599†‡ | $391†‡ | $4,108 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $278–$575†‡ | $443†‡ | $2,640 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $4,108 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $2,987 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $2,778 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,627‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $668 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $668 |

‡ 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 Edward Wesson worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wesson work is $528. The median Edward Wesson work on paper sells for $403 across 75 lots. The median Edward Wesson painting sells for $742 across 27 lots. The median Edward Wesson print sells for $668 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Wesson work on papers typically sell for $244–$599 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Wesson work on papers typically sell for $278–$575 (the middle half of 21 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 Edward Wesson work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Wesson work on paper is $403. 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 Wesson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Wesson work on paper is $4,108.

### What is the average price of a Edward Wesson painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Wesson painting is $742. 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 Wesson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Wesson painting is $2,778.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Wesson work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Wesson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $391, 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 the average price of a medium Edward Wesson work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Wesson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $443, 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 Wesson's auction record?

Edward Wesson's auction record is $4,108, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Wesson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-wesson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
