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# Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784)

Phillis Wheatley is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,078.

A work by Phillis Wheatley sold in 2025 for $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Phillis Wheatley work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillis Wheatley work is $2,078.

The median Phillis Wheatley work on paper sells for $10,000 across 1 lots.

The median Phillis Wheatley print sells for $1,875 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | — | 2022-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 50% | 2025-05-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,875 |

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 Phillis Wheatley worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillis Wheatley work is $2,078. The median Phillis Wheatley work on paper sells for $10,000 across 1 lots. The median Phillis Wheatley print sells for $1,875 across 1 lots.

### What is Phillis Wheatley's auction record?

Phillis Wheatley's auction record is $20,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Phillis Wheatley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/phillis-wheatley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.