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# Virginia Woolf (1882–1941)

Virginia Woolf is a British (modern) artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,338. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Virginia Woolf sold in 2025 for $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Virginia Woolf work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virginia Woolf work is $1,338.

The median Virginia Woolf photograph sells for $2,150 across 9 lots.

The median Virginia Woolf work on paper sells for $2,743 across 12 lots.

The median Virginia Woolf print sells for $1,000 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,000 | $2,898 | — | 2022-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,743 | $23,619 | — | 2024-05-23 |
| Photography | 12 | $2,150 | $16,026 | 75% | 2025-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,810 | $42,996 | — | 2011-11-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $23,619 |
| Photography | 2011 | $16,026 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,593 |
| Photography | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,898 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,277 |

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 Virginia Woolf worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virginia Woolf work is $1,338. The median Virginia Woolf photograph sells for $2,150 across 9 lots. The median Virginia Woolf work on paper sells for $2,743 across 12 lots. The median Virginia Woolf print sells for $1,000 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Virginia Woolf photograph?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virginia Woolf photograph is $2,150.

### What is Virginia Woolf's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Virginia Woolf photograph is $16,026.

### What is the average price of a Virginia Woolf work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virginia Woolf work on paper is $2,743.

### What is Virginia Woolf's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Virginia Woolf work on paper is $23,619.

### What is Virginia Woolf's auction record?

Virginia Woolf's auction record is $42,996, set in 2011.

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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, “Virginia Woolf auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/virginia-woolf (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.