Philip Wilson Steer (1860–1942)
Philip Wilson Steer is a British (modern) artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,593. 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 Philip Wilson Steer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,369; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Wilson Steer work is $1,593.
The median Philip Wilson Steer work on paper sells for $727 across 51 lots.
The median Philip Wilson Steer painting sells for $10,174 across 30 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Philip Wilson Steer work on papers typically sell for $343–$1,333 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Wilson Steer paintings typically sell for $4,353–$23,889 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 34 | $10,174‡ | $491,105 | 88.2% | 2025-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $727†‡ | $3,590 | 91.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $109,833 | $491,105 | — | 2015-06-16 |
† 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) | 6 | $2,941–$4,889‡ | $3,683‡ | $7,699‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $4,353–$23,889 | $12,203 | $491,105 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $343–$1,333†‡ | $727†‡ | $3,590 |
† 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 | 2015 | $491,105 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $154,146 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,361 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philip Wilson Steer worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Wilson Steer work is $1,593. The median Philip Wilson Steer work on paper sells for $727 across 51 lots. The median Philip Wilson Steer painting sells for $10,174 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Philip Wilson Steer work on papers typically sell for $343–$1,333 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Wilson Steer paintings typically sell for $4,353–$23,889 (the middle half of 20 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 Philip Wilson Steer work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Wilson Steer work on paper is $727. 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 Philip Wilson Steer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Wilson Steer work on paper is $3,590.
What is the average price of a Philip Wilson Steer painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Wilson Steer painting is $10,174. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Philip Wilson Steer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Wilson Steer painting is $491,105.
What is the average price of a small Philip Wilson Steer work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philip Wilson Steer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $727, 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 Philip Wilson Steer painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Wilson Steer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Philip Wilson Steer's auction record?
Philip Wilson Steer's auction record is $491,105, set in 2015.
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