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# Paul Wonner (1920–2008)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 160 auction results for Paul Wonner at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,816 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,875–$4,347, n=32). The auction record is $324,000 for Still Life with Cup (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life with Cup | Oil on canvas | $324,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | The Bather, circa 1956 | Oil on canvas | $204,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Flowers, Chairs, a Dog and Two Birds, 1986 | Acrylic paint | $201,600 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Man in a Rowboat | Oil on canvas | $157,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | View of Malibu, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $151,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Dutch Still Life with Flowers Cartons and Desserts, 1982 | Acrylic paint | $118,750 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 7 | Repose | Oil on canvas | $110,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | View from Russian Hill, San Francisco, 1962 | Painting | $62,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | 'Dutch' Still Life with Flowers and a Box of Tacks Under a Light, 1983 | Acrylic | $61,440 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Pink Tablecloth, Flowers and Cheese, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $60,480 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $11,610 |
| Other | 13 | $6,000 |
| Works on paper | 75 | $3,750 |
| Prints | 9 | $650 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $48,125 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $6,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $3,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 160 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Wonner is an American artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,750.

A work by Paul Wonner sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Wonner work worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Wonner work is $4,750.

The median Paul Wonner painting sells for $7,000 across 77 lots.

The median Paul Wonner work on paper sells for $3,780 across 60 lots.

The median Paul Wonner print sells for $500 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Wonner work on papers typically sell for $2,040–$4,900 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Wonner paintings typically sell for $2,892–$6,438 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $500 | $1,000 | 90% | 2022-10-16 |
| Paintings | 93 | $7,000 | $201,600 | 82.8% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $3,780 | $23,750 | 89.6% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $151,200 | $324,000 | — | 2021-06-24 |

Paul Wonner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $500 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $7,000, record $201,600. A typical Paul Wonner painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $151,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $245–$612 | $372 | $938 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $2,892–$6,438 | $3,968 | $41,717 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,750–$21,250 | $9,562 | $116,168 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $30,720–$62,500 | $43,750 | $201,600 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $2,040–$4,900 | $3,750 | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,375–$8,606 | $5,250 | $23,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $201,600 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $151,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $23,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $950 |

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 Wonner worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Wonner work is $4,750. The median Paul Wonner painting sells for $7,000 across 77 lots. The median Paul Wonner work on paper sells for $3,780 across 60 lots. The median Paul Wonner print sells for $500 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Wonner work on papers typically sell for $2,040–$4,900 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Wonner paintings typically sell for $2,892–$6,438 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Paul Wonner painting?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Wonner painting is $7,000.

### What is Paul Wonner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Wonner painting is $201,600.

### What is the average price of a Paul Wonner work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Wonner work on paper is $3,780.

### What is Paul Wonner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Wonner work on paper is $23,750.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Wonner work on paper?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Wonner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Wonner painting?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Wonner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul Wonner's auction record?

Paul Wonner's auction record is $324,000, set in 2007.

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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, “Paul Wonner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-wonner (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.