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# Frederick John Widgery (1861–1942)

## What is Frederick John Widgery’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Frederick John Widgery at 22 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $403 including buyer’s premium (middle half $278–$706, n=8). The auction record is $2,687 for DARTMOOR VIEWS (2003, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DARTMOOR VIEWS | Gouache | $2,687 | Sworders | Apr 2003 |
| 2 | HEY TOR, DARTMOOR | Gouache | $2,687 | Sworders | Apr 2003 |
| 3 | Doone Valley, Exmoor | Gouache | $2,228 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 4 | VIEW OF DARTMOOR, NEAR BILSTONE; ANSTEYS COVER, SOUTH DEVON | Bodycolour | $1,980 | Sworders | Jun 2003 |
| 5 | The ship Alpheus Marshall, Digby, Nova Scotia, 1861 | Oil paint | $1,875 | Christie's | Aug 2017 |
| 6 | Hey Tor, Dartmoor | Watercolour and bodycolour | $1,678 | Christie's | Mar 1999 |
| 7 | Nippon Tor, Dartmoor, 1861 | Gouache | $1,554 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 8 | WOOD BAY, WEST LYNTON; DUNKERRY BEACON, EXMOOR | Watercolour | $1,454 | Sworders | Dec 2003 |
| 9 | Waves breaking along the coast | Pencil and watercolour, heightened with white | $1,278 | Christie's | Sep 2002 |
| 10 | Fistral Bay, Cornwall | Gouache | $1,201 | Christie's | Apr 1999 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $841 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $696 |
| Other | 6 | $521 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $948 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $690 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick John Widgery is a British (modern) artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $669. 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 Frederick John Widgery sold in 2025 for $706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Frederick John Widgery works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Frederick John Widgery work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick John Widgery work is $669.

The median Frederick John Widgery work on paper sells for $462 across 54 lots.

The median Frederick John Widgery painting sells for $779 across 38 lots.

The median Frederick John Widgery print sells for $1,201 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick John Widgery work on papers typically sell for $159–$1,008 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick John Widgery work on papers typically sell for $194–$687 (the middle half of 23 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 | 8 | $1,201 | $2,228 | 87.5% | 1999-05-20 |
| Paintings | 46 | $779†‡ | $2,687 | 82.6% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 97 | $462†‡ | $2,324‡ | 55.7% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,276‡ | $2,687 | — | 2017-08-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Frederick John Widgery's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,201 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $779, record $2,687. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $2,276.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $242–$961†‡ | $674†‡ | $1,980 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $480–$1,005‡ | $854‡ | $2,687 |

† 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) | 27 | $159–$1,008‡ | $484‡ | $1,678 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $194–$687†‡ | $457†‡ | $2,324‡ |

† 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 | 2003 | $2,687 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $2,687 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $2,324‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $2,228 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,678 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,201 |

‡ 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 Frederick John Widgery worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick John Widgery work is $669. The median Frederick John Widgery work on paper sells for $462 across 54 lots. The median Frederick John Widgery painting sells for $779 across 38 lots. The median Frederick John Widgery print sells for $1,201 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick John Widgery work on papers typically sell for $159–$1,008 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick John Widgery work on papers typically sell for $194–$687 (the middle half of 23 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 Frederick John Widgery work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick John Widgery work on paper is $462. 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 Frederick John Widgery's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick John Widgery work on paper is $2,324. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Frederick John Widgery painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick John Widgery painting is $779. 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 Frederick John Widgery's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick John Widgery painting is $2,687.

### What is the average price of a small Frederick John Widgery work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick John Widgery work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Frederick John Widgery work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick John Widgery work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $457, 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 Frederick John Widgery's auction record?

Frederick John Widgery's auction record is $2,687, set in 2003.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.