Owen Waters (1916–2004)
What is Owen Waters’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Owen Waters at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $229 including buyer’s premium (middle half $168–$306, n=29). The auction record is $1,516 for Looking towards Blofield (2026, Woolley and Wallis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Looking towards Blofield | Oil on board | $1,516 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Cley Norfolk | Oil on board | $535 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Cattle reflections, Acle | Oil on board | $526 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | View from the riverbank | Oil on board | $388 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Newtimber Hill S.Downs Sussex | Oil on board | $364 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Snowden from Capel Curig | Oil on board | $320 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | A Norfolk Farm | Oil on board | $317 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Early March Landscape, Norfolk, 1974 | Oil on board | $317 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Shadingfield, Suffolk | Oil on board | $306 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | A Rural lane and winter scene | Oils on board | $299 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $222 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $364 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $210 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Owen Waters is a British artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $249. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Owen Waters sold in 2026 for $364, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Owen Waters on OpeningBid →What is a Owen Waters work worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Owen Waters work is $249.
The median Owen Waters painting sells for $228 across 89 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Owen Waters paintings typically sell for $157–$285 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 101 | $228†‡ | $1,516 | 88.1% | 2026-07-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $594† | $1,516 | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $157–$285†‡ | $214†‡ | $1,516 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $235–$420†‡ | $286†‡ | $535 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,516 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $605† |
† 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 Owen Waters worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Owen Waters work is $249. The median Owen Waters painting sells for $228 across 89 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Owen Waters paintings typically sell for $157–$285 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Owen Waters painting?
Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Owen Waters painting is $228. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Owen Waters's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Owen Waters painting is $1,516.
What is the average price of a small Owen Waters painting?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Owen Waters painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Owen Waters painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Owen Waters painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Owen Waters's auction record?
Owen Waters's auction record is $1,516, set in 2026.
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