Lionel Wendt (1900–1944)
Lionel Wendt is a Sri Lankan artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,115. 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 Lionel Wendt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,267; 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 Lionel Wendt on OpeningBid →What is a Lionel Wendt work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Wendt work is $2,115.
The median Lionel Wendt photograph sells for $2,735 across 13 lots.
The median Lionel Wendt print sells for $38 across 1 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 | $38† | $38† | — | 2024-03-25 |
| Photography | 14 | $2,735‡ | $14,242‡ | 92.9% | 2026-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $744–$4,130‡ | $2,115‡ | $14,242‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $14,242‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $12,413 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $38† |
† 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 Lionel Wendt worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Wendt work is $2,115. The median Lionel Wendt photograph sells for $2,735 across 13 lots. The median Lionel Wendt print sells for $38 across 1 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 Lionel Wendt photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Wendt photograph is $2,735. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lionel Wendt's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionel Wendt photograph is $14,242. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Lionel Wendt photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lionel Wendt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lionel Wendt's auction record?
Lionel Wendt's auction record is $14,242, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Lionel Wendt record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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