Wallace Bassford (1900–1998)
Wallace Bassford is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $229. 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 Wallace Bassford sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $237 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wallace Bassford on OpeningBid →What is a Wallace Bassford work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wallace Bassford work is $229.
The median Wallace Bassford painting sells for $219 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $219†‡ | $1,760 | 73.7% | 2026-01-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $132–$307†‡ | $205†‡ | $1,760 |
† 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 | 1992 | $1,760 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $764 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wallace Bassford worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wallace Bassford work is $229. The median Wallace Bassford painting sells for $219 across 14 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 Wallace Bassford painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wallace Bassford painting is $219. 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 Wallace Bassford's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wallace Bassford painting is $1,760.
What is the average price of a medium Wallace Bassford painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wallace Bassford painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $205, 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 Wallace Bassford's auction record?
Wallace Bassford's auction record is $1,760, set in 1992.
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