William Wilde (1826–1901)
William Wilde is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $123. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Wilde sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $162 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Wilde on OpeningBid →What is a William Wilde work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wilde work is $123.
The median William Wilde work on paper sells for $128 across 6 lots.
The median William Wilde painting sells for $137 across 1 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 | 1 | $137† | $137† | — | 2023-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $128† | $162† | 42.9% | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $99–$148† | $109† | $162† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $162† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $148† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $137† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Wilde worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wilde work is $123. The median William Wilde work on paper sells for $128 across 6 lots. The median William Wilde painting sells for $137 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Wilde work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wilde work on paper is $128. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Wilde's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wilde work on paper is $162. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $162 (buyer's premium not included).
What is William Wilde's auction record?
William Wilde's auction record is $148, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $148 (buyer's premium not included).
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