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# Paul Wayland Bartlett (1865–1925)

## What is Paul Wayland Bartlett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Paul Wayland Bartlett at 10 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,433 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,625–$5,040, n=5). The auction record is $20,320 for Study for Equestrian Monument to Lafayette (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study for Equestrian Monument to Lafayette, 1899 | Bronze | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Bear Cub Grooming, 1887 | Bronze | $12,065 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Seated Lion | Bronze, black and green patina | $10,486 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Reclining Lion, 1890 | Bronze | $8,255 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Bear Tamer, 1865 | Bronze | $5,715 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Bear Cub Grooming, 1887 | Bronze | $5,040 | Sotheby's | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Crocodile, 1865 | Bronze | $5,000 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Profil d'Antonia Pearce, 1865 | Bronze bas-relief fixed on wood | $4,433 | Osenat | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | American Eagle, 1916 | Bronze | $3,555 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | American Eagle, 1916 | Plaster Sculpture Mold | $3,555 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $4,433 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,994 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Wayland Bartlett is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,994. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Wayland Bartlett sold in 2026 for $5,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Wayland Bartlett work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Wayland Bartlett work is $3,994.

The median Paul Wayland Bartlett sculpture sells for $4,433 across 16 lots.

The median Paul Wayland Bartlett painting sells for $705 across 1 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 | 1 | $705 | $705 | — | 2007-09-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $4,433† | $20,320 | 80% | 2026-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,625–$5,715 | $4,433 | $20,320 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,320 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $12,065 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $705 |

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 Paul Wayland Bartlett worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Wayland Bartlett work is $3,994. The median Paul Wayland Bartlett sculpture sells for $4,433 across 16 lots. The median Paul Wayland Bartlett painting sells for $705 across 1 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 Paul Wayland Bartlett sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Wayland Bartlett sculpture is $4,433. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Wayland Bartlett's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Wayland Bartlett sculpture is $20,320.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Wayland Bartlett sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Wayland Bartlett sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul Wayland Bartlett's auction record?

Paul Wayland Bartlett's auction record is $12,065, set in 2023.

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