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# WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879–1955)

## What is WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 338 auction results for WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL at 1 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $227 including buyer’s premium (middle half $179–$305, n=189). The auction record is $2,209 for A BIT OF BEAUTIFUL LAKE MASSAWIPPI AT NORTH HATLEY, P.Q. - CANADA, NOT FAR FROM MONTREAL (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A BIT OF BEAUTIFUL LAKE MASSAWIPPI AT NORTH HATLEY, P.Q. - CANADA, NOT FAR FROM MONTREAL, 1944 | WATERCOLOUR | $2,209 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | A VIEW AT PERCÉ ROCK, P.Q. - CANADA, 1949 | WATERCOLOUR | $1,105 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | A BIT OF WINTER IN THE FAMOUS LAURENTIAN MOUNTAINS, P.Q. | WATERCOLOUR | $1,009 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | ONE OF THE 'THREE SISTERS' AT THE QUAINT LITTLE VILLAGE OF PERCÉ, GULF OF THE ST. LAWRENCE | WATERCOLOUR | $995 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 5 | A VIEW OF BEAUTIFUL LAKE MASSAWIPPI, NORTH HATLEY, P.Q., 1944 | WATERCOLOUR | $975 | Waddingtons | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | ISLE OF ORLEANS, P.Q., 1945 | WATERCOLOUR (After P. Caron) | $936 | Waddingtons | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | THE LITTLE WOODEN CHURCH IN THE VILLAGE OF TADOUSSAC, P.Q. | WATERCOLOUR | $859 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 8 | SKIING ON THE SLOPES AT VAL MORIN, P.Q., 1941 | WATERCOLOUR | $842 | Waddingtons | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | THE HABITANT TEA HOUSE AT ST. GENEVIEVE, P.Q., CANADA | WATERCOLOUR | $826 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | THE BEACH AT PERCÉ, ON THE FAMOUS GASPÉ PENINSULA, P.Q. | WATERCOLOUR | $786 | Waddingtons | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 270 | $257 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 271 | $258 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 338 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL is a Canadian artist with 316 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $260.

A work by WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL sold in 2026 for $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work worth?

Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work is $260.

The median WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on paper sells for $257 across 335 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on papers typically sell for $195–$402 (the middle half of 277 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | — | 2016-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 335 | $257 | $2,209 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $842 | $2,209 | — | 2025-06-19 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 277 | $195–$402 | $258 | $2,209 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,209 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,105 |

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 WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL worth?

Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work is $260. The median WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on paper sells for $257 across 335 lots. Small (under 50 cm) WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on papers typically sell for $195–$402 (the middle half of 277 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on paper?

Based on 335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on paper is $257.

### What is WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on paper is $2,209.

### What is the average price of a small WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on paper?

Based on 277 sold lots, the median auction price of a small WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL's auction record?

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL's auction record is $2,209, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.