Wendy Sharpe (b. 1960)
What is Wendy Sharpe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Wendy Sharpe at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $336 including buyer’s premium (middle half $226–$634, n=39). The auction record is $3,051 for My Painting's Triumph (2011, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Painting's Triumph, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $3,051 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Model with Studio Junk, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $2,641 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | The Goddess and the Tourist, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $2,476 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2022 |
| 4 | Silhouettes | Mixed media on paper | $2,297 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2006 |
| 5 | The Kiss, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $2,146 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Mary Magdalene Drawing A Tree, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $1,906 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Night Walk in the Park | Oil on canvas | $1,824 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Woman in Boudoir) | Oil on canvas | $1,783 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | The Swimmers, 1997 | Acrylic and pastel on paper | $1,612 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | The Card Players | Oil on canvas | $1,334 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $826 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $464 |
| Other | 5 | $268 |
| Prints | 12 | $252 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $372 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $310 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Wendy Sharpe is an Australia artist with 185 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $464. 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 Wendy Sharpe sold in 2026 for $1,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wendy Sharpe on OpeningBid →What is a Wendy Sharpe work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wendy Sharpe work is $464.
The median Wendy Sharpe painting sells for $1,072 across 44 lots.
The median Wendy Sharpe work on paper sells for $464 across 27 lots.
The median Wendy Sharpe print sells for $182 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wendy Sharpe paintings typically sell for $340–$856 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 41 | $182† | $493 | 68.3% | 2026-08-19 |
| Paintings | 71 | $1,072† | $8,414† | 62% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $464† | $2,297 | 57.4% | 2026-08-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,054† | $8,414† | — | 2022-09-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Wendy Sharpe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $182 with 68.3% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $1,072, record $8,414. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,414 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Wendy Sharpe painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $3,054.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $125–$257† | $182† | $336 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $123–$267† | $189† | $493 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $340–$856† | $522† | $1,917† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,334–$2,642† | $1,783† | $3,058† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $334–$589† | $402† | $2,297 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $515–$1,071† | $620† | $1,458† |
† 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 | 2013 | $8,414† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,203† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,297 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,838† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $493 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $365 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wendy Sharpe worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wendy Sharpe work is $464. The median Wendy Sharpe painting sells for $1,072 across 44 lots. The median Wendy Sharpe work on paper sells for $464 across 27 lots. The median Wendy Sharpe print sells for $182 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wendy Sharpe paintings typically sell for $340–$856 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Wendy Sharpe painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wendy Sharpe painting is $1,072. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wendy Sharpe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wendy Sharpe painting is $8,414. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,414 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Wendy Sharpe work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wendy Sharpe work on paper is $464. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wendy Sharpe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wendy Sharpe work on paper is $2,297.
What is the average price of a Wendy Sharpe print?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wendy Sharpe print is $182. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wendy Sharpe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wendy Sharpe print is $493.
What is the average price of a small Wendy Sharpe painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wendy Sharpe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Wendy Sharpe work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wendy Sharpe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wendy Sharpe's auction record?
Wendy Sharpe's auction record is $8,414, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,414 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Wendy Sharpe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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