William John Wainwright (1855–1931)
William John Wainwright is a British (modern) artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $514. 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 Wainwright sold in 2026 for $1,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William John Wainwright on OpeningBid →What is a William John Wainwright work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Wainwright work is $514.
The median William John Wainwright work on paper sells for $208 across 6 lots.
The median William John Wainwright painting sells for $1,165 across 3 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 | 4 | $1,165 | $4,112 | 75% | 2026-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $208‡ | $543 | 54.5% | 2022-12-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $85–$311‡ | $208‡ | $543 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $4,112 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $543 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $332‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William John Wainwright worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Wainwright work is $514. The median William John Wainwright work on paper sells for $208 across 6 lots. The median William John Wainwright painting sells for $1,165 across 3 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 Wainwright work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William John Wainwright work on paper is $208. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William John Wainwright's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William John Wainwright work on paper is $543.
What is William John Wainwright's auction record?
William John Wainwright's auction record is $4,112, set in 2005.
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