> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/will-ashton · updated 2026-11-03

# Will Ashton (1881–1963)

## What is Will Ashton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for Will Ashton at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,226 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,057–$3,685, n=22). The auction record is $69,893 for VICTORY CELEBRATION, MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY, 1919 (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VICTORY CELEBRATION, MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY, 1919, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $69,893 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Loading the Barge (Paris), 1881 | Oil on canvas | $33,934 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | KING WILLIAM STREET LOOKING SOUTH TOWARDS THE TOWN HALL, c.1914 | Oil on canvas | $30,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 4 | ST IVES | Oil on canvas | $25,845 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | SYDNEY HARBOUR WITH FERRY | Oil on canvas on board | $24,266 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | The Old Bridge at Sospel | Oil on canvas | $12,023 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 7 | MORNING GLITTER, BERRY'S BAY, 1947 | Oil on canvas on card | $11,208 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 8 | Ferry Wharf, Sydney Harbour | Oil on board | $9,139 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Boats on the Bay | Oil on canvas on board | $8,409 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2011 |
| 10 | BRIDGE AT CHELSEA, LONDON | Oil on composition board | $8,014 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $3,446 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $18,145 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $2,638 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Will Ashton is an Australian artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,929. 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 Will Ashton sold in 2026 for $3,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Will Ashton work worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Will Ashton work is $2,929.

The median Will Ashton painting sells for $2,914 across 130 lots.

The median Will Ashton work on paper sells for $388 across 6 lots.

The median Will Ashton print sells for $79 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Will Ashton paintings typically sell for $1,151–$3,891 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Will Ashton paintings typically sell for $3,647–$21,105 (the middle half of 28 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 | 8 | $79† | $195 | 75% | 2025-11-19 |
| Paintings | 158 | $2,914†‡ | $69,893 | 82.3% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $388† | $639† | 50% | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $25,477‡ | $69,893 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Will Ashton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $79 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (158 lots) median $2,914, record $69,893. A typical Will Ashton painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $25,477.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $71–$108† | $79† | $195 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $1,151–$3,891†‡ | $2,570†‡ | $11,208 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $3,647–$21,105†‡ | $5,112†‡ | $69,893 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $358–$418† | $388† | $639† |

† 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 | 2026 | $69,893 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $33,934 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $639† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $422† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $195 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $115 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Will Ashton worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Will Ashton work is $2,929. The median Will Ashton painting sells for $2,914 across 130 lots. The median Will Ashton work on paper sells for $388 across 6 lots. The median Will Ashton print sells for $79 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Will Ashton paintings typically sell for $1,151–$3,891 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Will Ashton paintings typically sell for $3,647–$21,105 (the middle half of 28 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 Will Ashton painting?

Based on 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Will Ashton painting is $2,914. 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 Will Ashton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Will Ashton painting is $69,893.

### What is the average price of a Will Ashton work on paper?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Will Ashton work on paper is $388. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Will Ashton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Will Ashton work on paper is $639. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $639 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Will Ashton painting?

Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Will Ashton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,570, 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 Will Ashton painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Will Ashton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,112, 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 Will Ashton's auction record?

Will Ashton's auction record is $69,893, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Will Ashton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/will-ashton (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.