Wheeler Williams (1897–1972)
Wheeler Williams is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $11,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Wheeler Williams sold in 2025 for $12,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wheeler Williams on OpeningBid →What is a Wheeler Williams work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wheeler Williams work is $11,375.
The median Wheeler Williams sculpture sells for $3,850 across 11 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $3,850†‡ | $75,385 | 91.7% | 2025-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,740–$19,567†‡ | $8,300†‡ | $75,385 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $75,385 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $30,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wheeler Williams worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wheeler Williams work is $11,375. The median Wheeler Williams sculpture sells for $3,850 across 11 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 Wheeler Williams sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wheeler Williams sculpture is $3,850. 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 Wheeler Williams's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wheeler Williams sculpture is $75,385.
What is the average price of a medium Wheeler Williams sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wheeler Williams sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,300, 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 Wheeler Williams's auction record?
Wheeler Williams's auction record is $75,385, set in 2018.
See the full Wheeler Williams record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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