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# 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.

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

## 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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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.