> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wendt · updated 2026-11-02

# William Wendt (1865–1946)

## What is William Wendt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for William Wendt at 7 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28,575 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,540–$41,275, n=7). The auction record is $384,500 for When Fields Lie Fallow (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | When Fields Lie Fallow, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $384,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | The silent summer sea, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $305,000 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 3 | Montecito, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $300,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Cup of Gold, 1865 | Oil paint | $242,500 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | There is no solitude in nature, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $220,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | The bay, the bar, the sea (at Morro), 1865 | Oil on canvas | $185,000 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 7 | Vandalism | — | $146,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | Golden Glow, 1865 | Oil paint | $112,500 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 9 | Flickering Sunlight, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $110,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Verdant Hills on a Clear Day, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $106,250 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $44,275 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $44,100 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $29,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Wendt is an American artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $44,450.

A work by William Wendt sold in 2026 for $90,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 William Wendt works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Wendt work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wendt work is $44,450.

The median William Wendt painting sells for $41,875 across 40 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Wendt paintings typically sell for $32,900–$60,000 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $41,875 | $384,500 | 80% | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $202,500 | $384,500 | — | 2020-10-13 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $25,488–$31,250 | $29,250 | $90,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $32,900–$60,000 | $44,100 | $242,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $384,500 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $305,000 |

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 Wendt worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wendt work is $44,450. The median William Wendt painting sells for $41,875 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Wendt paintings typically sell for $32,900–$60,000 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a William Wendt painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wendt painting is $41,875.

### What is William Wendt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wendt painting is $384,500.

### What is the average price of a medium William Wendt painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Wendt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $44,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Wendt's auction record?

William Wendt's auction record is $384,500, set in 2017.

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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 Wendt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wendt (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.