Richard Wilson (1752–1807)
What is Richard Wilson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Richard Wilson at 21 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,154–$3,148, n=6). The auction record is $111,858 for Phaeton's petition to Apollo (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phaeton's petition to Apollo, 1713 | Oil on canvas | $111,858 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | An Italian river scene, with the Temple of Clitumnus and ruins, two figures and cows | Oil paint | $52,920 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | The Destruction of Niobe's Children | Oil paint | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Lake Avernus with the Temple of Apollo in the distance, 1713 | Painting | $34,561 | Bonhams | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | River View ('On the Arno'), 1714 | Painting | $25,674 | Bonhams | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | A classical wooded landscape with ruins, a traveller on a path and figures resting by a river, 1713 | Painting | $22,042 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | CAPRICCIO LANDSCAPE WITH LAKE, CASTLE AND HILLS, circa 1752 | Oil on canvas | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | A stormy landscape with figures by ruins, 1714 | Painting | $12,764 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 9 | Falls of Tivoli, 1713 | Oil on canvas | $7,475 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2003 |
| 10 | THE TOMB OF THE HORATII AND CURIATII | Oil on canvas | $7,356 | Sworders | Sep 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $7,415 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,201 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $20,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,139 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Wilson is a British (modern) artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,728. 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 Richard Wilson sold in 2026 for $3,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Wilson on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Wilson work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Wilson work is $2,728.
The median Richard Wilson painting sells for $3,966 across 36 lots.
The median Richard Wilson work on paper sells for $829 across 8 lots.
The median Richard Wilson photograph sells for $516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 49 | $3,966†‡ | $111,858 | 73.5% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $829‡ | $6,500 | 72.7% | 2026-05-03 |
| Photography | 1 | $516 | $516 | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $52,920 | $111,858 | — | 2026-04-15 |
† 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) | 11 | $474–$3,865†‡ | $634†‡ | $34,408‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,107–$24,256†‡ | $6,209†‡ | $52,920 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,967–$18,400†‡ | $6,567†‡ | $111,858 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $289–$1,250‡ | $457‡ | $6,500 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $111,858 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $52,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,853‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $516 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Wilson worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Wilson work is $2,728. The median Richard Wilson painting sells for $3,966 across 36 lots. The median Richard Wilson work on paper sells for $829 across 8 lots. The median Richard Wilson photograph sells for $516 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 Richard Wilson painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Wilson painting is $3,966. 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 Richard Wilson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Wilson painting is $111,858.
What is the average price of a Richard Wilson work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Wilson work on paper is $829. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Wilson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Wilson work on paper is $6,500.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Wilson painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Wilson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,209, 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 small Richard Wilson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Wilson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $634, 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 Richard Wilson's auction record?
Richard Wilson's auction record is $111,858, set in 2026.
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