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# Maurice Canning Wilks (1911–1984)

Maurice Canning Wilks is an Irish artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,873. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maurice Canning Wilks sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,340 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maurice Canning Wilks work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Canning Wilks work is $1,873.

The median Maurice Canning Wilks painting sells for $2,227 across 86 lots.

The median Maurice Canning Wilks work on paper sells for $575 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Canning Wilks paintings typically sell for $1,508–$3,462 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Canning Wilks paintings typically sell for $1,103–$2,655 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 127 | $2,227† | $8,985† | 67.7% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $575† | $1,254† | 90.9% | 2025-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $6,439† | $8,985† | — | 2024-02-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,103–$2,655† | $1,596† | $6,439† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $1,508–$3,462† | $2,307† | $8,985† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $416–$1,141† | $575† | $1,254† |

† 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 | $8,985† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,956† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,254† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,153† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Canning Wilks worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Canning Wilks work is $1,873. The median Maurice Canning Wilks painting sells for $2,227 across 86 lots. The median Maurice Canning Wilks work on paper sells for $575 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Canning Wilks paintings typically sell for $1,508–$3,462 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Canning Wilks paintings typically sell for $1,103–$2,655 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Maurice Canning Wilks painting?

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Canning Wilks painting is $2,227. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maurice Canning Wilks's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Canning Wilks painting is $8,985. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,985 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Maurice Canning Wilks work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Canning Wilks work on paper is $575. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maurice Canning Wilks's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Canning Wilks work on paper is $1,254. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,254 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Maurice Canning Wilks painting?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice Canning Wilks painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Maurice Canning Wilks painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Canning Wilks painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maurice Canning Wilks's auction record?

Maurice Canning Wilks's auction record is $8,985, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,985 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Maurice Canning Wilks auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-canning-wilks-3 (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.