James Wigley (1917–1999)
James Wigley is an Australia artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $441. 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 James Wigley is recorded as sold in 2022 for $685; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Wigley on OpeningBid →What is a James Wigley work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wigley work is $441.
The median James Wigley work on paper sells for $132 across 3 lots.
The median James Wigley painting sells for $685 across 9 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 17 | $685†‡ | $7,901‡ | 52.9% | 2022-08-16 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $132† | $438† | 13.6% | 2015-12-03 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $298–$960†‡ | $443†‡ | $986‡ |
† 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 | 2009 | $7,901‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $7,626 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $438† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $132† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Wigley worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wigley work is $441. The median James Wigley work on paper sells for $132 across 3 lots. The median James Wigley painting sells for $685 across 9 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 James Wigley work on paper?
Based on 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wigley work on paper is $132. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Wigley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wigley work on paper is $438. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $438 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a James Wigley painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wigley painting is $685. 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 James Wigley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wigley painting is $7,901. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is James Wigley's auction record?
James Wigley's auction record is $7,901, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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