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# Walter Gilbert Wiles (1875–1966)

## What is Walter Gilbert Wiles’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Walter Gilbert Wiles at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $319 including buyer’s premium (middle half $164–$459, n=7). The auction record is $1,032 for CRASHING WAVES (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRASHING WAVES, 1875 | ASHING WAVESSigned l | $1,032 | Sworders | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth in Helderberg | Oil on board | $1,001 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Walter Gilbert Wiles (South Africa, 1875 - 1966), Women Washing at a Stream in the Mountains | Oil on canvas | $610 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Knysna | Oil on canvas | $511 | Roseberys London | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Shoreline with Seagulls | Oil on board | $459 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Sunlight on the Knysna Lagoon | Oil on board | $459 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Coastal Landscape | Oil on board | $456 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Wild Coast Scene | Chalk pastel on paper laid down on board | $319 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | A Bend in the River | Pastel on paper laid down on board | $197 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Coastal Sunrise | Pastel on paper laid down on board | $131 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $511 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $459 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Gilbert Wiles is a South African artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $458. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Gilbert Wiles sold in 2025 for $459, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Gilbert Wiles work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Gilbert Wiles work is $458.

The median Walter Gilbert Wiles painting sells for $485 across 14 lots.

The median Walter Gilbert Wiles work on paper sells for $197 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $485 | $1,032 | 93.3% | 2025-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $197 | $319 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $459–$1,001 | $459 | $1,032 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,032 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,001 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $319 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $197 |

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 Walter Gilbert Wiles worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Gilbert Wiles work is $458. The median Walter Gilbert Wiles painting sells for $485 across 14 lots. The median Walter Gilbert Wiles work on paper sells for $197 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Gilbert Wiles painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Gilbert Wiles painting is $485.

### What is Walter Gilbert Wiles's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Gilbert Wiles painting is $1,032.

### What is Walter Gilbert Wiles's auction record?

Walter Gilbert Wiles's auction record is $1,032, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.