> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-c-wilks-rua-arha · updated 2026-11-03

# Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA (1910–1984)

## What is Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA at 1 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,935–$3,583, n=11). The auction record is $9,317 for Bringing in Turf, Connemara (2026, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bringing in Turf, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $9,317 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 2 | Feeding the Chickens, Farmyard, Co. Down | Oil on canvas | $6,362 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Maurice C. Wilks RUA ARHA (1910-1984) Flower Piece Oil on canvas, 59.5 x 49cm (23.5 x 19.5'') Signed | Oil on canvas | $5,708 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | Calm Morning, Ballinahinch, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $5,029 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2002 |
| 5 | Ben Corr and Ballynahinch River, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $4,988 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2004 |
| 6 | Interior at Culdaff, Co. Donegal | Oil on canvas | $4,013 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | On the coast, Donegal | Oil on canvas | $3,542 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2002 |
| 8 | Landscape Connemara | Oil on canvas | $3,259 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 9 | Rain Clouds over Kylemore, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $3,153 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | A Soft Day, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $2,580 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,444 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,444 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,863 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA is an artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,308. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA sold in 2026 for $3,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA work is $2,308.

The median Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA painting sells for $2,867 across 14 lots.

The median Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA work on paper sells for $1,662 across 1 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 | 32 | $2,867 | $9,317 | 43.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,662 | $1,662 | — | 2004-12-08 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,899–$3,896 | $2,774 | $5,029 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,114–$5,331 | $2,867 | $9,317 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $9,317 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,362 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,662 |

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 Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA work is $2,308. The median Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA painting sells for $2,867 across 14 lots. The median Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA work on paper sells for $1,662 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA painting is $2,867.

### What is Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA painting is $9,317.

### What is Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA's auction record?

Maurice C. Wilks ARHA RUA's auction record is $9,317, set in 2026.

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