William John Bertram Newcombe (1907–1969)
What is William John Bertram Newcombe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for William John Bertram Newcombe at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $458 including buyer’s premium (middle half $456–$613, n=7). The auction record is $1,566 for Untitled (2018, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1958 | Mixed media | $1,566 | Roseberys London | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | CONVERSATION PIECE | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $917 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 3 | THE BLUE MAN, 1948 | OIL ON BOARD | $904 | Waddingtons | Aug 2021 |
| 4 | MEXICAN GROUP (SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO), 1946 | WATERCOLOUR | $664 | Waddingtons | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Melody, 1907 | Painting | $578 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Alone Here, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $562 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Finny Fripperies; Higher Education; Abstraction, 1954 | 3 works on paper | $458 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Young Woman; Walking Women; Man, 1954 | Three works on paper | $456 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Two People Walking; Christ in Mexico; Sun Bathing, 1946 | Three watercolours | $456 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Out of a Fog; Out of the Blue; One and One; High Water, 1960-1963 | Watercolour on paper | $398 | Roseberys London | Jan 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $456 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $398 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $456 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $373 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
William John Bertram Newcombe is a Canadian artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $398. 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 William John Bertram Newcombe sold in 2026 for $917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William John Bertram Newcombe on OpeningBid →What is a William John Bertram Newcombe work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Bertram Newcombe work is $398.
The median William John Bertram Newcombe work on paper sells for $398 across 21 lots.
The median William John Bertram Newcombe painting sells for $349 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $349† | $917 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $398‡ | $664 | 80.8% | 2026-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $285–$711† | $349† | $917 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $201–$427‡ | $386‡ | $458 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $917 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $904 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $664 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $458 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William John Bertram Newcombe worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Bertram Newcombe work is $398. The median William John Bertram Newcombe work on paper sells for $398 across 21 lots. The median William John Bertram Newcombe painting sells for $349 across 16 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 William John Bertram Newcombe work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William John Bertram Newcombe work on paper is $398. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William John Bertram Newcombe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William John Bertram Newcombe work on paper is $664.
What is the average price of a William John Bertram Newcombe painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William John Bertram Newcombe painting is $349. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William John Bertram Newcombe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William John Bertram Newcombe painting is $917.
What is William John Bertram Newcombe's auction record?
William John Bertram Newcombe's auction record is $1,566, set in 2018.
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