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# Waterford

## What is Waterford’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Waterford at 15 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $112–$276, n=15). The auction record is $1,818 for IRISH WATERFORD OVAL WALL MIRROR (2026, Sheppards Irish Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IRISH WATERFORD OVAL WALL MIRROR | Crystal | $1,818 | Sheppards Irish Auction House | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | (2) WATERFORD CUT CRYSAL 'LISMORE' BISCUIT BARREL & 'MASTERCRAFT HERITAGE' CLARET JUG | Crystal | $448 | Austin Auction Gallery | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Group of "Lismore" Tumblers | Crystal | $293 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Waterford 12pc SET of Lismore Powerscourt Tumblers | Crystal | $293 | Hill Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Waterford Crystal Kildare Old Fashion Tumblers | Crystal | $293 | Hill Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Waterford Donegal and Royal Brierley Crystal 21pc | Crystal, Wine | $260 | Hill Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | A Service of Fine Waterford Lismore Crystal Stemwares | Crystal, Wine | $255 | Lewis Grant Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Waterford Crystal Master Cutter Centerpiece Vase | Crystal | $223 | Lewis Grant Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Waterford Crystal & Monica Rich Kosann Frames LOT | Crystal | $195 | Hill Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Waterford & Simon Pearce Crystal Tableware 7pc LOT | Crystal | $163 | Hill Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $223 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Waterford is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $187. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Waterford sold in 2026 for $223, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Waterford work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waterford work is $187.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,630‡ | $1,818 | — | 2026-10-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Waterford worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waterford work is $187. 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 Waterford's auction record?

Waterford's auction record is $200, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Waterford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/waterford (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.