> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wells · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Wells auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wells (updated 2026-11-01).

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.