Werner Filipich (b. 1943)
What is Werner Filipich’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Werner Filipich at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $132 including buyer’s premium (middle half $87–$165, n=17). The auction record is $496 for Overlooking the Inlet (2018, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overlooking the Inlet | Oil on canvas on board | $496 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Beach Scene & Mooring | Oil on board | $349 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2021 |
| 3 | Spring Time, 1994 | Oil on canvas on board | $331 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | The Hawkesbury | Oil on board | $284 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | Triptych of a Harbour Scene, River Scene and Country Cottage | Oils on board | $282 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | Kangaroo River | Oil on canvas on board | $253 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Winter Splendor | Oil on board | $232 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Mystery Bay | Oil on board | $221 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Shell Seekers | Oil on board | $214 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 10 | Tumut, 1989 | Oil on board | $214 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $140 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $227 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $132 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Werner Filipich is an Australia artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $138. 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 Werner Filipich sold in 2026 for $194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Werner Filipich on OpeningBid →What is a Werner Filipich work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Filipich work is $138.
The median Werner Filipich painting sells for $143 across 71 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Werner Filipich paintings typically sell for $85–$162 (the middle half of 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 81 | $143†‡ | $554† | 87.7% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $487† | $554† | — | 2018-12-06 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $85–$162†‡ | $125†‡ | $496 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $183–$319† | $230† | $554† |
† 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 | 2014 | $554† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $496 |
† 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 Werner Filipich worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Filipich work is $138. The median Werner Filipich painting sells for $143 across 71 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Werner Filipich paintings typically sell for $85–$162 (the middle half of 50 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 Werner Filipich painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Filipich painting is $143. 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 Werner Filipich's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Filipich painting is $554. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $554 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Werner Filipich painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Filipich painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $125, 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 the average price of a medium Werner Filipich painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Werner Filipich painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Werner Filipich's auction record?
Werner Filipich's auction record is $496, set in 2018.
See the full Werner Filipich record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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