John Buckland-Wright (1897–1954)
What is John Buckland-Wright’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for John Buckland-Wright at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $172 including buyer’s premium (middle half $139–$278, n=7). The auction record is $35,591 for Sea Nymph (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Nymph, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $35,591 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 2 | Vision, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $7,765 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 3 | Le Zoute, Belgium, 1926 | Watercolor | $750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2003 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nymphe Surprise I, 1935 | Engraving | $850 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Nymphe Surprise I, 1935 | Engraving | $850 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Bord du Lac, 1931 | Pencil woodcut print on wove image | $666 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Sunbathers, 1940 | Engraving | $520 | Grogan & Company | May 2026 |
| 5 | Little Torso, 1897 | Etching | $424 | Sworders | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Summer, 1897 | Copper engraving | $424 | Sworders | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | The Forest Pool, 1939 | Engraving | $400 | Cottone Auctions | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 17 | $260 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $315 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
John Buckland-Wright is a British artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $528. 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 John Buckland-Wright sold in 2023 for $666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Buckland-Wright work is $528.
The median John Buckland-Wright print sells for $412 across 33 lots.
The median John Buckland-Wright work on paper sells for $556 across 7 lots.
The median John Buckland-Wright painting sells for $13,128 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Buckland-Wright prints typically sell for $266–$640 (the middle half of 28 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 | 57 | $412‡ | $1,878‡ | 57.9% | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 6 | $13,128‡ | $35,591 | 66.7% | 2017-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $556‡ | $928‡ | 29.2% | 2023-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,490‡ | $35,591 | — | 2017-07-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Buckland-Wright's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (57 lots) median $412 with 57.9% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $13,128, record $35,591. A typical John Buckland-Wright painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $18,490.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $266–$640‡ | $472‡ | $1,878‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $369–$701‡ | $556‡ | $928‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $35,591 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,490‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,878‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,138‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $928‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $750 |
‡ 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 John Buckland-Wright worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Buckland-Wright work is $528. The median John Buckland-Wright print sells for $412 across 33 lots. The median John Buckland-Wright work on paper sells for $556 across 7 lots. The median John Buckland-Wright painting sells for $13,128 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Buckland-Wright prints typically sell for $266–$640 (the middle half of 28 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 John Buckland-Wright print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Buckland-Wright print is $412. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Buckland-Wright's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Buckland-Wright print is $1,878. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a John Buckland-Wright work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Buckland-Wright work on paper is $556. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Buckland-Wright's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Buckland-Wright work on paper is $928. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small John Buckland-Wright print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Buckland-Wright print (small (under 50 cm)) is $472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Buckland-Wright's auction record?
John Buckland-Wright's auction record is $35,591, set in 2017.
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