Maurice Canning Wilks
Maurice Canning Wilks is an Irish artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,629. 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 $1,979 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Canning Wilks on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Canning Wilks work worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Canning Wilks work is $1,629.
The median Maurice Canning Wilks painting sells for $2,183 across 24 lots.
The median Maurice Canning Wilks work on paper sells for $1,249 across 2 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 | 34 | $2,183† | $5,860 | 70.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,249† | $1,464 | — | 2016-02-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,168† | $19,785† | — | 2019-03-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,300–$3,242† | $2,098† | $5,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,777–$2,925† | $2,396† | $5,168† |
† 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 | 2004 | $5,860 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,168† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,464 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,034† |
† 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 Canning Wilks worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Canning Wilks work is $1,629. The median Maurice Canning Wilks painting sells for $2,183 across 24 lots. The median Maurice Canning Wilks work on paper sells for $1,249 across 2 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 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Canning Wilks painting is $2,183. 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 $5,860.
What is the average price of a medium Maurice Canning Wilks painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice Canning Wilks painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,396, 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 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Canning Wilks painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,098, 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 $19,785, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,785 (buyer's premium not included).
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