Ellis Wilson (1900–1977)
Ellis Wilson is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $7,344. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ellis Wilson sold in 2026 for $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ellis Wilson on OpeningBid →What is a Ellis Wilson work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis Wilson work is $7,344.
The median Ellis Wilson painting sells for $7,344 across 31 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $7,344† | $45,600 | 70.5% | 2026-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,549–$6,601† | $4,506† | $28,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $6,518–$11,602 | $8,460 | $21,150 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $45,600 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $28,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ellis Wilson worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis Wilson work is $7,344. The median Ellis Wilson painting sells for $7,344 across 31 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ellis Wilson painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellis Wilson painting is $7,344. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ellis Wilson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellis Wilson painting is $45,600.
What is the average price of a medium Ellis Wilson painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ellis Wilson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Ellis Wilson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ellis Wilson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ellis Wilson's auction record?
Ellis Wilson's auction record is $45,600, set in 2012.
See the full Ellis Wilson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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