John Whessell (b. 1760)
John Whessell is a British artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $574. 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 Whessell sold in 2025 for $1,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Whessell on OpeningBid →What is a John Whessell work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Whessell work is $574.
The median John Whessell print sells for $550 across 13 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 | 15 | $550†‡ | $9,999‡ | 86.7% | 2025-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $123–$1,083†‡ | $548†‡ | $9,999‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $274–$1,008† | $550† | $1,419 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $9,999‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,419 |
‡ 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 Whessell worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Whessell work is $574. The median John Whessell print sells for $550 across 13 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 Whessell print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Whessell print is $550. 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 John Whessell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Whessell print is $9,999. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is John Whessell's auction record?
John Whessell's auction record is $9,999, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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