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# Frank Avray Wilson (1914–2014)

## What is Frank Avray Wilson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $3,840 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,100 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Frank Avray Wilson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Frank Avray Wilson work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.