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# Rose Wylie (b. 1934)

## What is Rose Wylie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Rose Wylie at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,639 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,167–$100,800, n=17). The auction record is $384,414 for Sailing Boat (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sailing Boat, 2015 | Oil and graphite on canvas laid on canvas | $384,414 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Palm Tree And Camel, 2012 | Oil and graphite on canvas collage laid down on canvas, in two parts | $339,115 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Black Strap (Red Fly), 2014 | Oil, graphite, marker pen and canvas collage on canvas laid on canvas, in 2 parts | $304,508 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Queen of Sheba with Gold Lump, 2012 | Oil paint | $229,672 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Andrew Murray, 2015 | Oil on canvas laid down on canvas | $221,667 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Tube Girl, 2016 | Oil paint | $203,632 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Black Painting; Horse, Bird, Cat, 2016 | Painting | $100,800 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Red Belt, Red Lipstick, 1997 | Oil paint | $100,000 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Green Grass, White Cat, 1997 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 10 | Legs from Heaven (film notes), 2010 | Watercolour and paper collage on paper | $28,795 | Christie's | May 2003 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $203,632 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $9,726 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,302 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $203,632 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,297 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $5,357 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rose Wylie is a British (modern) artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,981. 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 Rose Wylie sold in 2026 for $24,084, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Rose Wylie work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Rose Wylie work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rose Wylie work is $5,981.

The median Rose Wylie print sells for $1,094 across 19 lots.

The median Rose Wylie work on paper sells for $12,017 across 10 lots.

The median Rose Wylie painting sells for $100,400 across 9 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 | 30 | $1,094†‡ | $4,319‡ | 63.3% | 2025-10-21 |
| Paintings | 9 | $100,400 | $384,414 | — | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $12,017 | $304,508 | — | 2026-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $225,670 | $384,414 | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Rose Wylie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $1,094 with 63.3% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $100,400, record $384,414. A typical Rose Wylie painting sells for around 92× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $225,670.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $952–$967‡ | $952‡ | $1,825‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $752–$1,865†‡ | $1,302†‡ | $4,319‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $100,200–$227,671 | $161,234 | $384,414 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,922–$10,396 | $7,672 | $14,599 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $384,414 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $304,508 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $229,672 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $28,795 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,319‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,993 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rose Wylie worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rose Wylie work is $5,981. The median Rose Wylie print sells for $1,094 across 19 lots. The median Rose Wylie work on paper sells for $12,017 across 10 lots. The median Rose Wylie painting sells for $100,400 across 9 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 Rose Wylie print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rose Wylie print is $1,094. 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 Rose Wylie's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rose Wylie print is $4,319. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Rose Wylie print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rose Wylie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,302, 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 Rose Wylie's auction record?

Rose Wylie's auction record is $384,414, set in 2026.

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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, “Rose Wylie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rose-wylie (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.