> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-ward · updated 2026-11-02

# Michael Ward (1929–2011)

## What is Michael Ward’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 22 | $655 |
| Other | 36 | $322 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Michael Ward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-ward (updated 2026-11-02).

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.