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# William Page Atkinson Wells (1871–1923)

## What is William Page Atkinson Wells’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for William Page Atkinson Wells at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $512–$3,560, n=9). The auction record is $11,859 for a summer's day at the farm (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a summer's day at the farm | Oil on canvas | $11,859 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | FEEDING THE HENS, 1898 | Signed and dated '98, oil on canvas | $8,546 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | William Page Atkinson Wells RBA (1872-1923), 1872 | Oil on canvas | $7,569 | Sworders | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | FIGURE AMONGST THE HEDGEROW, DUSK, 1904 | Signed and dated '04, oil on canvas | $3,760 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | PICNICKING | <p>Signed, oil on canvas</p> | $3,560 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | HARVEST TIME | Signed, oil on canvas | $3,218 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | FISHERMEN NETTING IN AN ESTUARY | Signed, oil on canvas | $2,671 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | VIEW FROM THE BAY, LARGS | Signed, oil on board | $2,532 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | ON THE ESTUARY | Signed, oil on canvas | $2,393 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | CHILDREN AT THE WATER'S EDGE | Signed, oil on canvas | $2,051 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,602 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,463 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Page Atkinson Wells is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,602. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Page Atkinson Wells sold in 2026 for $3,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Page Atkinson Wells work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Page Atkinson Wells work is $2,602.

The median William Page Atkinson Wells painting sells for $2,532 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,532 | $8,546 | 92.9% | 2026-06-04 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,455–$3,338 | $2,463 | $7,569 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,546 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $7,569 |

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 Page Atkinson Wells worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Page Atkinson Wells work is $2,602. The median William Page Atkinson Wells painting sells for $2,532 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Page Atkinson Wells painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Page Atkinson Wells painting is $2,532.

### What is William Page Atkinson Wells's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Page Atkinson Wells painting is $8,546.

### What is the average price of a small William Page Atkinson Wells painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Page Atkinson Wells painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Page Atkinson Wells's auction record?

William Page Atkinson Wells's auction record is $15,604, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,604 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Page Atkinson Wells auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-page-atkinson-wells (updated 2026-11-02).

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.