Vernon Ward (1905–1985)
Vernon Ward is a British (modern) artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $394. 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 Vernon Ward is recorded as sold in 2026 for $660; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vernon Ward on OpeningBid →What is a Vernon Ward work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vernon Ward work is $394.
The median Vernon Ward painting sells for $493 across 30 lots.
The median Vernon Ward work on paper sells for $95 across 7 lots.
The median Vernon Ward print sells for $25 across 3 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 | 5 | $25†‡ | $660‡ | 60% | 2026-01-28 |
| Paintings | 45 | $493†‡ | $1,464 | 66.7% | 2025-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $95†‡ | $344 | 77.8% | 2026-01-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,352‡ | $1,464 | — | 2005-11-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vernon Ward's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $25 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $493, record $1,464. A typical Vernon Ward painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,352.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $254–$470†‡ | $338†‡ | $1,239 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $497–$1,098†‡ | $962†‡ | $1,464 |
† 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 | 2005 | $1,464 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,352 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $660‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $344 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $218‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $25† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Vernon Ward worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vernon Ward work is $394. The median Vernon Ward painting sells for $493 across 30 lots. The median Vernon Ward work on paper sells for $95 across 7 lots. The median Vernon Ward print sells for $25 across 3 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 Vernon Ward painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vernon Ward painting is $493. 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 Vernon Ward's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vernon Ward painting is $1,464.
What is the average price of a small Vernon Ward painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vernon Ward painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $338, 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 Vernon Ward painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vernon Ward painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $962, 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 Vernon Ward's auction record?
Vernon Ward's auction record is $1,333, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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