Frank Avray Wilson (1914–2014)
What is Frank Avray Wilson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Frank Avray Wilson at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,063 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,114–$4,163, n=22). The auction record is $19,889 for Abstract: black and yellow (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract: black and yellow, 1914 | Painting | $19,889 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Abstract Composition, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $17,190 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Configuration in blue and red, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $16,038 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Configuration in red and black, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $14,434 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Configuration red and orange, 1954 | Oil paint | $9,796 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | Composition Black and Orange, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $8,475 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled No.10, circa 1950s | Oil on canvas | $8,026 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (Red and Orange), 1914 | Painting | $7,820 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Composition Black & Orange, 1914 | Oil paint | $7,806 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | White composition, 1914 | Oil paint | $7,462 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $3,840 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,100 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $4,688 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $2,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,348 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Frank Avray Wilson is a British (modern) artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,081. 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 Frank Avray Wilson sold in 2026 for $6,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Avray Wilson work is $3,081.
The median Frank Avray Wilson painting sells for $3,825 across 68 lots.
The median Frank Avray Wilson work on paper sells for $977 across 4 lots.
The median Frank Avray Wilson print sells for $977 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Avray Wilson paintings typically sell for $2,039–$4,944 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Frank Avray Wilson paintings typically sell for $3,852–$6,443 (the middle half of 22 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 | 4 | $977‡ | $1,259 | — | 2023-03-07 |
| Paintings | 71 | $3,825† | $19,889 | 95.8% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $977 | $1,763 | — | 2026-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,614 | $19,889 | — | 2018-11-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frank Avray Wilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $977. Paintings (71 lots) median $3,825, record $19,889. A typical Frank Avray Wilson painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,614.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $944–$2,133 | $1,252 | $3,082 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,039–$4,944† | $2,888† | $19,889 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $3,852–$6,443 | $5,122 | $8,475 |
† 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 | 2014 | $19,889 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $17,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,763 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,497 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,259 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,169 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Avray Wilson worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Avray Wilson work is $3,081. The median Frank Avray Wilson painting sells for $3,825 across 68 lots. The median Frank Avray Wilson work on paper sells for $977 across 4 lots. The median Frank Avray Wilson print sells for $977 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Avray Wilson paintings typically sell for $2,039–$4,944 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Frank Avray Wilson paintings typically sell for $3,852–$6,443 (the middle half of 22 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 Frank Avray Wilson painting?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Avray Wilson painting is $3,825. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frank Avray Wilson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Avray Wilson painting is $19,889.
What is the average price of a medium Frank Avray Wilson painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Avray Wilson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Frank Avray Wilson painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Frank Avray Wilson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,122, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Frank Avray Wilson's auction record?
Frank Avray Wilson's auction record is $19,889, set in 2014.
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