Laura Wheeler Waring (1887–1948)
Laura Wheeler Waring is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Laura Wheeler Waring sold in 2024 for $40,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Laura Wheeler Waring on OpeningBid →What is a Laura Wheeler Waring work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Wheeler Waring work is $12,000.
The median Laura Wheeler Waring painting sells for $15,600 across 8 lots.
The median Laura Wheeler Waring work on paper sells for $6,500 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $15,600† | $81,250† | 88.9% | 2024-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $6,500 | $6,500 | 50% | 2025-03-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $12,000–$40,000† | $30,000† | $81,250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $81,250† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laura Wheeler Waring worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Wheeler Waring work is $12,000. The median Laura Wheeler Waring painting sells for $15,600 across 8 lots. The median Laura Wheeler Waring work on paper sells for $6,500 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Laura Wheeler Waring's auction record?
Laura Wheeler Waring's auction record is $81,250, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $81,250 (buyer's premium not included).
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