> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ward-lockwood · updated 2026-11-02

# Ward Lockwood (1894–1963)

## What is Ward Lockwood’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Ward Lockwood at 4 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,612 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,107–$5,227, n=5). The auction record is $9,840 for Tour of Taos, ca. 1935 (2024, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tour of Taos, ca. 1935 | Watercolor on paper | $9,840 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Improvisation, 1894 | Polymer on canvas | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 3 | Talpa Valley, 1894 | Polymer on canvas | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Flowering, 1894 | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 5 | Taos Plaza, Fall Day, 1929 | Watercolor on paper | $4,612 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Yellow and Pink | Polymer on canvas | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Equinox, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $2,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Battle | Polymer on artists board | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 9 | Juggler | Polymer on masonite | $1,950 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taos Signs, circa 1929 | Lithograph, edition 14 of 15 | $5,227 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,950 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,599 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ward Lockwood is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,975. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ward Lockwood sold in 2026 for $4,612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ward Lockwood work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ward Lockwood work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ward Lockwood work is $1,975.

The median Ward Lockwood painting sells for $3,500 across 7 lots.

The median Ward Lockwood work on paper sells for $850 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 | 8 | $3,500 | $7,250 | 87.5% | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $850† | $1,625 | 75% | 2024-10-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,250 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $850† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ward Lockwood worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ward Lockwood work is $1,975. The median Ward Lockwood painting sells for $3,500 across 7 lots. The median Ward Lockwood work on paper sells for $850 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ward Lockwood's auction record?

Ward Lockwood's auction record is $9,840, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ward Lockwood auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ward-lockwood (updated 2026-11-02).

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.