Francis Wheatley (1747–1801)
Francis Wheatley is a British artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $357. 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 Francis Wheatley sold in 2025 for $713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Wheatley on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Wheatley work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Wheatley work is $357.
The median Francis Wheatley print sells for $175 across 33 lots.
The median Francis Wheatley painting sells for $861 across 17 lots.
The median Francis Wheatley work on paper sells for $425 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francis Wheatley prints typically sell for $92–$290 (the middle half of 20 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 | 67 | $175†‡ | $1,616 | 49.3% | 2026-02-11 |
| Paintings | 25 | $861†‡ | $8,132 | 68% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $425†‡ | $504 | 58.8% | 2025-03-12 |
| Photography | 2 | $127† | $127† | — | 2018-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,007† | $8,132 | — | 2022-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Wheatley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (67 lots) median $175 with 49.3% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $861, record $8,132. A typical Francis Wheatley painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $5,007.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $92–$290†‡ | $184†‡ | $1,616 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $73–$340‡ | $240‡ | $357 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $204–$1,063†‡ | $351†‡ | $6,949 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $620–$2,293†‡ | $1,182†‡ | $8,132 |
† 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) | 8 | $417–$461†‡ | $430†‡ | $504 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,132 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,949 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,616 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,480† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $504 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $470 |
| Photography | 2018 | $127† |
| Photography | 2018 | $127† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Wheatley worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Wheatley work is $357. The median Francis Wheatley print sells for $175 across 33 lots. The median Francis Wheatley painting sells for $861 across 17 lots. The median Francis Wheatley work on paper sells for $425 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Wheatley prints typically sell for $92–$290 (the middle half of 20 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 Francis Wheatley print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Wheatley print is $175. 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 Francis Wheatley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Wheatley print is $1,616.
What is the average price of a Francis Wheatley painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Wheatley painting is $861. 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 Francis Wheatley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Wheatley painting is $8,132.
What is the average price of a Francis Wheatley work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Wheatley work on paper is $425. 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 Francis Wheatley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Wheatley work on paper is $504.
What is the average price of a small Francis Wheatley print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Wheatley print (small (under 50 cm)) is $184, 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 Francis Wheatley painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Wheatley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,182, 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 Francis Wheatley's auction record?
Francis Wheatley's auction record is $8,132, set in 2019.
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