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# 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.

## What is a Philip Wilson Steer work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philip Wilson Steer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-wilson-steer (updated 2026-11-03).

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.