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# H.G. Wells (1866–1946)

H.G. Wells is a British artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,285. 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 H.G. Wells sold in 2022 for $1,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a H.G. Wells work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H.G. Wells work is $1,285.

The median H.G. Wells work on paper sells for $2,470 across 5 lots.

The median H.G. Wells photograph sells for $854 across 3 lots.

The median H.G. Wells print sells for $623 across 1 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 | 3 | $623‡ | $623‡ | 33.3% | 2018-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,470 | $6,250 | — | 2016-11-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $854‡ | $5,500 | — | 2024-06-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,000 | $7,500 | — | 2016-11-10 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,250 |
| Photography | 2017 | $5,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,500 |
| Photography | 2010 | $854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $623‡ |

‡ 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 H.G. Wells worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H.G. Wells work is $1,285. The median H.G. Wells work on paper sells for $2,470 across 5 lots. The median H.G. Wells photograph sells for $854 across 3 lots. The median H.G. Wells print sells for $623 across 1 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 H.G. Wells's auction record?

H.G. Wells's auction record is $7,500, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.