Michael Ward (1929–2011)
What is Michael Ward’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Michael Ward at 6 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $322 including buyer’s premium (middle half $204–$492, n=35). The auction record is $2,525 for The Beatles at the Cavern, Liverpool (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Beatles at the Cavern, Liverpool, 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $2,525 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Beatles - John Lennon - The Cavern - Liverpool; Beatles - McCartney - Ringo - The Cavern - Liverpool, 1963 | Two archival pigment prints, printed later | $2,079 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Beatles - John Lennon - The Cavern - Liverpool, 1929 | Two archival pigment prints, printed later | $2,074 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | The Beatles, Liverpool, 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $1,443 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | The Beatles at the Cavern (3), Liverpool, 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $1,353 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Michael Ward (British, 1929-2011) 'The Beatles - A Day in the Life' book | Chrome prints | $1,254 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Michael Caine, Pinewood, 1967, 1967 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,246 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | The Beatles at The Cavern, Liverpool, 1963, 1963 | Silver print | $1,246 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Paul McCartney, 1980, 1980 | Wydruk pigmentowy/papier archiwalny | $998 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Stirling Moss at Silverstone, 1958, 1958 | Photograph | $935 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 22 | $655 |
| Other | 36 | $322 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $393 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Michael Ward is a British artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $415. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Michael Ward sold in 2026 for $573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Michael Ward record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Michael Ward on OpeningBid →What is a Michael Ward work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Ward work is $415.
The median Michael Ward photograph sells for $584 across 19 lots.
The median Michael Ward print sells for $291 across 17 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $291 | $2,079 | 94.4% | 2025-08-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 24 | $584 | $1,246 | 79.2% | 2025-08-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,079 | $2,525 | — | 2024-10-02 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $114–$450 | $339 | $998 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $315–$808 | $619 | $1,246 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,079 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,074 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,246 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,246 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michael Ward worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Ward work is $415. The median Michael Ward photograph sells for $584 across 19 lots. The median Michael Ward print sells for $291 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Michael Ward photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Ward photograph is $584.
What is Michael Ward's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Ward photograph is $1,246.
What is the average price of a Michael Ward print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Ward print is $291.
What is Michael Ward's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Ward print is $2,079.
What is the average price of a small Michael Ward photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michael Ward photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Michael Ward's auction record?
Michael Ward's auction record is $2,525, set in 2021.
See the full Michael Ward record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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