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# William John Bertram Newcombe (1907–1969)

## What is William John Bertram Newcombe’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $456 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $398 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.