William Lionel Wyllie (1851–1931)
William Lionel Wyllie is a British artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $430. 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 Lionel Wyllie sold in 2025 for $585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lionel Wyllie work is $430.
The median William Lionel Wyllie print sells for $162 across 144 lots.
The median William Lionel Wyllie work on paper sells for $481 across 13 lots.
The median William Lionel Wyllie painting sells for $762 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Lionel Wyllie prints typically sell for $111–$517 (the middle half of 113 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 209 | $162†‡ | $2,042 | 68.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $762†‡ | $5,933 | 83.3% | 2025-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $481†‡ | $1,744 | 46.4% | 2025-11-12 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $1,744† | $5,933 | — | 2024-11-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Lionel Wyllie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (209 lots) median $162 with 68.9% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $762, record $5,933. A typical William Lionel Wyllie painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $1,744.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $111–$517†‡ | $175†‡ | $2,042 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $54–$409‡ | $120‡ | $1,445 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $399–$675†‡ | $499†‡ | $850‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $354–$585†‡ | $481†‡ | $1,744 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $5,933 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,374 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $2,042 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,744 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,616 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $915 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Lionel Wyllie worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lionel Wyllie work is $430. The median William Lionel Wyllie print sells for $162 across 144 lots. The median William Lionel Wyllie work on paper sells for $481 across 13 lots. The median William Lionel Wyllie painting sells for $762 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Lionel Wyllie prints typically sell for $111–$517 (the middle half of 113 sold 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 Lionel Wyllie print?
Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lionel Wyllie print is $162. 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 William Lionel Wyllie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lionel Wyllie print is $2,042.
What is the average price of a William Lionel Wyllie work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lionel Wyllie work on paper is $481. 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 William Lionel Wyllie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lionel Wyllie work on paper is $1,744.
What is the average price of a William Lionel Wyllie painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lionel Wyllie painting is $762. 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 William Lionel Wyllie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lionel Wyllie painting is $5,933.
What is the average price of a small William Lionel Wyllie print?
Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Lionel Wyllie print (small (under 50 cm)) is $175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium William Lionel Wyllie print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Lionel Wyllie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Lionel Wyllie's auction record?
William Lionel Wyllie's auction record is $5,933, set in 2022.
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