Wilhelm Wils (1880–1960)
Wilhelm Wils is a Danish artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $463. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Wilhelm Wils sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $1,746 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilhelm Wils on OpeningBid →What is a Wilhelm Wils work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Wils work is $463.
The median Wilhelm Wils painting sells for $386 across 45 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Wils paintings typically sell for $258–$1,600 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $386† | $6,500† | 72.6% | 2012-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,000† | $6,500† | — | 1996-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $258–$1,600† | $392† | $6,500† |
† 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 | 1994 | $6,500† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $6,000† |
† 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 Wilhelm Wils worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Wils work is $463. The median Wilhelm Wils painting sells for $386 across 45 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Wils paintings typically sell for $258–$1,600 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Wils painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Wils painting is $386. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wilhelm Wils's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Wils painting is $6,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Wilhelm Wils painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilhelm Wils painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wilhelm Wils's auction record?
Wilhelm Wils's auction record is $6,500, set in 1994. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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