> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-wasley · updated 2026-11-03

# Frank Wasley (1848–1934)

Frank Wasley is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $804. 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 Wasley sold in 2023 for $2,038, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Wasley work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Wasley work is $804.

The median Frank Wasley work on paper sells for $480 across 17 lots.

The median Frank Wasley painting sells for $1,037 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,037†‡ | $2,899‡ | 72.7% | 2020-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $480†‡ | $3,106 | — | 2026-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $995–$1,591†‡ | $1,050†‡ | $2,899‡ |

† 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) | 9 | $394–$885†‡ | $480†‡ | $1,952 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $421–$848‡ | $468‡ | $3,106 |

† 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 | 2001 | $3,106 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,899‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,126‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,952 |

‡ 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 Frank Wasley worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Wasley work is $804. The median Frank Wasley work on paper sells for $480 across 17 lots. The median Frank Wasley painting sells for $1,037 across 8 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 Wasley work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Wasley work on paper is $480. 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 Frank Wasley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Wasley work on paper is $3,106.

### What is the average price of a Frank Wasley painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Wasley painting is $1,037. 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 Frank Wasley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Wasley painting is $2,899. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Frank Wasley's auction record?

Frank Wasley's auction record is $3,106, set in 2001.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Wasley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-wasley (updated 2026-11-03).

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.