Maurice C Wilks (1910–1984)
Maurice C Wilks is a British artist with 389 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,233. 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 Maurice C Wilks sold in 2024 for $3,529, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice C Wilks on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice C Wilks work worth?
Across 238 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice C Wilks work is $3,233.
The median Maurice C Wilks painting sells for $3,355 across 214 lots.
The median Maurice C Wilks work on paper sells for $855 across 20 lots.
The median Maurice C Wilks print sells for $676 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice C Wilks paintings typically sell for $2,568–$6,394 (the middle half of 144 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Maurice C Wilks paintings typically sell for $1,816–$3,617 (the middle half of 70 sold 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 | 5 | $676 | $1,250 | — | 2020-08-10 |
| Paintings | 315 | $3,355†‡ | $674,993 | 67.9% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $855† | $112,143† | 52.6% | 2024-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $19,348† | $674,993 | — | 2011-04-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice C Wilks's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $676. Paintings (315 lots) median $3,355, record $674,993. A typical Maurice C Wilks painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $19,348.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $1,816–$3,617†‡ | $2,689†‡ | $7,453 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 144 | $2,568–$6,394†‡ | $3,851†‡ | $674,993 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $521–$1,235† | $827† | $112,143† |
† 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 | 2001 | $674,993 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $448,573† |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $112,143† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,238 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,103 |
† 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 Maurice C Wilks worth?
Across 238 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice C Wilks work is $3,233. The median Maurice C Wilks painting sells for $3,355 across 214 lots. The median Maurice C Wilks work on paper sells for $855 across 20 lots. The median Maurice C Wilks print sells for $676 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice C Wilks paintings typically sell for $2,568–$6,394 (the middle half of 144 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maurice C Wilks paintings typically sell for $1,816–$3,617 (the middle half of 70 sold 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 Maurice C Wilks painting?
Based on 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice C Wilks painting is $3,355. 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 Maurice C Wilks's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice C Wilks painting is $674,993.
What is the average price of a Maurice C Wilks work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice C Wilks work on paper is $855. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maurice C Wilks's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice C Wilks work on paper is $112,143. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $112,143 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Maurice C Wilks painting?
Based on 144 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice C Wilks painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Maurice C Wilks painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice C Wilks painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Maurice C Wilks's auction record?
Maurice C Wilks's auction record is $674,993, set in 2001.
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