Rex Whistler (1834–1903)
Rex Whistler is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $638. 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 Rex Whistler sold in 2026 for $698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rex Whistler work is $638.
The median Rex Whistler print sells for $486 across 27 lots.
The median Rex Whistler work on paper sells for $959 across 4 lots.
The median Rex Whistler photograph sells for $819 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Rex Whistler prints typically sell for $340–$1,100 (the middle half of 25 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 | 42 | $486†‡ | $5,000 | 64.3% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 4 | $350‡ | $1,254 | 75% | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $959‡ | $4,609 | 57.1% | 2025-01-30 |
| Photography | 5 | $819‡ | $1,300‡ | — | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,609 | $5,000 | — | 2024-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rex Whistler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $486 with 64.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $350, record $1,254. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,609.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $340–$1,100†‡ | $544†‡ | $5,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,609 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,527 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,300‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,254 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,154 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,094‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $350 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rex Whistler worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rex Whistler work is $638. The median Rex Whistler print sells for $486 across 27 lots. The median Rex Whistler work on paper sells for $959 across 4 lots. The median Rex Whistler photograph sells for $819 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rex Whistler prints typically sell for $340–$1,100 (the middle half of 25 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 Rex Whistler print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rex Whistler print is $486. 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 Rex Whistler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rex Whistler print is $5,000.
What is the average price of a small Rex Whistler print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rex Whistler print (small (under 50 cm)) is $544, 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 Rex Whistler's auction record?
Rex Whistler's auction record is $5,000, set in 2008.
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