William Wells (1768–1847)
William Wells is an English artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,319. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Wells sold in 2025 for $4,901, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Wells on OpeningBid →What is a William Wells work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wells work is $1,319.
The median William Wells painting sells for $1,842 across 7 lots.
The median William Wells work on paper sells for $847 across 2 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 | 9 | $1,842†‡ | $4,901 | 77.8% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $847‡ | $1,319 | — | 2025-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,901 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,919‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,319 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $375‡ |
‡ 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 Wells worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wells work is $1,319. The median William Wells painting sells for $1,842 across 7 lots. The median William Wells work on paper sells for $847 across 2 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 William Wells's auction record?
William Wells's auction record is $4,901, set in 2025.
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