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# Scottie Wilson (1888–1972)

## What is Scottie Wilson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 245 auction results for Scottie Wilson at 27 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,326 including buyer’s premium (middle half $856–$2,014, n=39). The auction record is $10,881 for Autoportrait multiple (2014, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autoportrait multiple | Aquarelle et feutres sur papier | $10,881 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Overlapping Heads, circa 1950 | Ink and crayon | $9,652 | Christie's | Jul 2012 |
| 3 | Visage masqué | Gouache and pencil on paper | $8,733 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 4 | Abstract composition, 1889 | Watercolour | $8,241 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | Composition, circa 1950 | Ink and coloured pencils on cardboard | $8,074 | Tajan | Jan 2018 |
| 6 | HOUSES ON THE BRIDGE | Watercolor and felt-tip pen on cardboard | $7,540 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Palette de l’artiste | — | $6,832 | Tajan | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | Face and birds; two further untitled works, 1950 | Charcoal sticks | $6,577 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | Aware, 1945 | Ink and crayon on paper | $6,096 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Castles, birds and fish, 1882 | Gouache | $5,614 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,652 |
| Works on paper | 154 | $1,457 |
| Other | 19 | $1,428 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $585 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $2,041 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 134 | $1,346 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 245 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Scottie Wilson is a British (modern) artist with 321 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,376. 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 Scottie Wilson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,803 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Scottie Wilson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Scottie Wilson work worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scottie Wilson work is $1,376.

The median Scottie Wilson work on paper sells for $1,457 across 201 lots.

The median Scottie Wilson painting sells for $1,506 across 16 lots.

The median Scottie Wilson print sells for $480 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Scottie Wilson work on papers typically sell for $942–$2,307 (the middle half of 143 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Scottie Wilson work on papers typically sell for $1,326–$3,831 (the middle half of 53 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 | 8 | $480‡ | $2,186 | 75% | 2026-08-05 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,506†‡ | $8,241 | 84.2% | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 258 | $1,457†‡ | $10,881 | 77.9% | 2026-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $7,540†‡ | $10,881 | — | 2026-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Scottie Wilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $480 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,506, record $8,241. A typical Scottie Wilson painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $7,540.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $696–$1,734‡ | $1,376‡ | $4,578 |

‡ 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) | 143 | $942–$2,307†‡ | $1,279†‡ | $8,733 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $1,326–$3,831†‡ | $2,102†‡ | $10,881 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,881 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $9,652 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,241 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,578 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,186 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,045 |

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 Scottie Wilson worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scottie Wilson work is $1,376. The median Scottie Wilson work on paper sells for $1,457 across 201 lots. The median Scottie Wilson painting sells for $1,506 across 16 lots. The median Scottie Wilson print sells for $480 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Scottie Wilson work on papers typically sell for $942–$2,307 (the middle half of 143 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Scottie Wilson work on papers typically sell for $1,326–$3,831 (the middle half of 53 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 Scottie Wilson work on paper?

Based on 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Scottie Wilson work on paper is $1,457. 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 Scottie Wilson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Scottie Wilson work on paper is $10,881.

### What is the average price of a Scottie Wilson painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Scottie Wilson painting is $1,506. 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 Scottie Wilson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Scottie Wilson painting is $8,241.

### What is the average price of a small Scottie Wilson work on paper?

Based on 143 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Scottie Wilson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,279, 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 Scottie Wilson work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Scottie Wilson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,102, 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 Scottie Wilson's auction record?

Scottie Wilson's auction record is $10,881, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Scottie Wilson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/scottie-wilson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.