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# Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797)

Joseph Wright of Derby is a British artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,264. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Joseph Wright of Derby is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,322; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Joseph Wright of Derby work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Wright of Derby work is $1,264.

The median Joseph Wright of Derby painting sells for $1,082 across 17 lots.

The median Joseph Wright of Derby print sells for $1,014 across 5 lots.

The median Joseph Wright of Derby work on paper sells for $978,342 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,014‡ | $3,063 | 83.3% | 2021-11-02 |
| Paintings | 21 | $1,082‡ | $392,897 | 81% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $978,342 | $978,342 | — | 2007-06-05 |

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

Joseph Wright of Derby's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,014 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $1,082, record $392,897.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $948–$2,125‡ | $1,014‡ | $3,063 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $687–$7,515‡ | $1,145‡ | $392,897 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $978,342 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $392,897 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $22,924 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $3,063 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,125 |

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 Joseph Wright of Derby worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Wright of Derby work is $1,264. The median Joseph Wright of Derby painting sells for $1,082 across 17 lots. The median Joseph Wright of Derby print sells for $1,014 across 5 lots. The median Joseph Wright of Derby work on paper sells for $978,342 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Joseph Wright of Derby painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Wright of Derby painting is $1,082. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Joseph Wright of Derby's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Wright of Derby painting is $392,897.

### What is the average price of a medium Joseph Wright of Derby painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joseph Wright of Derby painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Joseph Wright of Derby's auction record?

Joseph Wright of Derby's auction record is $978,342, set in 2007.

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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.