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# Neil G. Welliver (1929–2005)

## What is Neil G. Welliver’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Neil G. Welliver at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,308 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,040–$28,050, n=6). The auction record is $139,700 for Silver Brook (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Brook, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $139,700 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Little Marsh - Autumn, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $108,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Rococo Brook, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $88,900 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Woodland Terry, 1966 | Painting | $45,312 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Nude Swimming, 1929 | Painting | $31,875 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Moosehorn Drought II, 1979 | Painting | $31,562 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Deer In Bottom, 1980 | Oil paint | $22,705 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 8 | Claudia Seated, 1929 | Painting | $16,575 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled [Winter Landscape], 1974 | Oil on canvas | $8,888 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Immature Great Blue Heron, 1978 | Engraving | $5,850 | Rago Arts | Oct 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $31,562 |
| Prints | 14 | $2,040 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $60,388 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $2,208 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,341 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Neil G. Welliver is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,718.

A work by Neil G. Welliver sold in 2024 for $16,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Neil G. Welliver work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil G. Welliver work is $2,718.

The median Neil G. Welliver print sells for $2,040 across 14 lots.

The median Neil G. Welliver painting sells for $31,562 across 11 lots.

The median Neil G. Welliver work on paper sells for $882 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $2,040 | $5,850 | — | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 13 | $31,562 | $139,700 | 84.6% | 2024-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $882 | $1,170 | 60% | 2026-02-27 |

Neil G. Welliver's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $2,040. Paintings (13 lots) median $31,562, record $139,700. A typical Neil G. Welliver painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,664–$2,875 | $2,040 | $5,850 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $24,998–$103,225 | $60,388 | $139,700 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $139,700 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $108,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,688 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,170 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $882 |

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 Neil G. Welliver worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil G. Welliver work is $2,718. The median Neil G. Welliver print sells for $2,040 across 14 lots. The median Neil G. Welliver painting sells for $31,562 across 11 lots. The median Neil G. Welliver work on paper sells for $882 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Neil G. Welliver print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil G. Welliver print is $2,040.

### What is Neil G. Welliver's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil G. Welliver print is $5,850.

### What is the average price of a Neil G. Welliver painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil G. Welliver painting is $31,562.

### What is Neil G. Welliver's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil G. Welliver painting is $139,700.

### What is the average price of a medium Neil G. Welliver print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Neil G. Welliver print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Neil G. Welliver's auction record?

Neil G. Welliver's auction record is $139,700, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.