> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mason-wells · updated 2026-11-03

# Mason Wells (1906–1984)

## What is Mason Wells’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Mason Wells at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $200–$675, n=11). The auction record is $3,750 for Famo (2021, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famo | Acrylic on canvas | $3,750 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2021 |
| 2 | Good Friday, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $1,300 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Red Hill #2, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $1,200 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Tide Pool, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $750 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 1965 | Mixed media on paper | $600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Man Reading | Oil on canvas | $450 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Fog-Night | Watercolor | $300 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (from the 'Haven Series'), 1970 | Oil on linen | $300 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $281 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Study for a Mural, 1968 | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $750 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $200 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $200 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mason Wells is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $375.

A work by Mason Wells sold in 2025 for $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mason Wells work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mason Wells work is $375.

The median Mason Wells painting sells for $600 across 6 lots.

The median Mason Wells work on paper sells for $200 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $600 | $1,300 | — | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $200 | $600 | — | 2025-07-19 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $50–$250 | $150 | $600 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,300 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $600 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $300 |

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 Mason Wells worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mason Wells work is $375. The median Mason Wells painting sells for $600 across 6 lots. The median Mason Wells work on paper sells for $200 across 6 lots.

### What is Mason Wells's auction record?

Mason Wells's auction record is $3,750, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mason Wells auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mason-wells (updated 2026-11-03).

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.