Wilfred Ball (1853–1917)
Wilfred Ball is a British artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $146. 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 Wilfred Ball is recorded as sold in 2005 for $178; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilfred Ball work is $146.
The median Wilfred Ball work on paper sells for $146 across 6 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $146†‡ | $1,449 | 40% | 2015-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $73–$769†‡ | $146†‡ | $1,449 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,449 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $966 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wilfred Ball worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilfred Ball work is $146. The median Wilfred Ball work on paper sells for $146 across 6 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 Wilfred Ball work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilfred Ball work on paper is $146. 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 Wilfred Ball's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilfred Ball work on paper is $1,449.
What is Wilfred Ball's auction record?
Wilfred Ball's auction record is $1,449, set in 2002.
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