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# W. L. Wyllie (1851–1931)

W. L. Wyllie is a British (modern) artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $670. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by W. L. Wyllie sold in 2019 for $13,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W. L. Wyllie work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. L. Wyllie work is $670.

The median W. L. Wyllie print sells for $588 across 17 lots.

The median W. L. Wyllie work on paper sells for $1,626 across 2 lots.

The median W. L. Wyllie painting sells for $13,825 across 1 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 | 18 | $588† | $1,178 | 94.4% | 2018-03-20 |
| Paintings | 2 | $13,825 | $13,825 | 50% | 2019-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,626 | $2,635 | — | 2003-07-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

W. L. Wyllie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $588 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $13,825, record $13,825. A typical W. L. Wyllie painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $484–$803† | $551† | $998 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,635 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $998 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $617 |

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 W. L. Wyllie worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. L. Wyllie work is $670. The median W. L. Wyllie print sells for $588 across 17 lots. The median W. L. Wyllie work on paper sells for $1,626 across 2 lots. The median W. L. Wyllie painting sells for $13,825 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a W. L. Wyllie print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a W. L. Wyllie print is $588. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is W. L. Wyllie's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a W. L. Wyllie print is $1,178.

### What is the average price of a small W. L. Wyllie print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small W. L. Wyllie print (small (under 50 cm)) is $551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is W. L. Wyllie's auction record?

W. L. Wyllie's auction record is $13,825, set in 2019.

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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, “W. L. Wyllie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-l-wyllie (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.