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

# William Wyld (1806–1889)

William Wyld is a British (modern) artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,634. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Wyld sold in 2026 for $1,691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Wyld work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Wyld work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wyld work is $1,634.

The median William Wyld work on paper sells for $1,452 across 39 lots.

The median William Wyld painting sells for $6,365 across 12 lots.

The median William Wyld print sells for $79 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Wyld work on papers typically sell for $693–$2,235 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $79† | $79† | — | 2018-03-10 |
| Paintings | 15 | $6,365†‡ | $33,983 | 80% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $1,452†‡ | $11,356 | 78% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $29,788† | $33,983 | — | 2023-07-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

William Wyld's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $79. Paintings (15 lots) median $6,365, record $33,983. A typical William Wyld painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $29,788.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,141–$7,330†‡ | $2,813†‡ | $9,989† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $693–$2,235†‡ | $1,338†‡ | $8,165 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $33,983 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $29,788† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $11,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $9,047 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $79† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Wyld worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wyld work is $1,634. The median William Wyld work on paper sells for $1,452 across 39 lots. The median William Wyld painting sells for $6,365 across 12 lots. The median William Wyld print sells for $79 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Wyld work on papers typically sell for $693–$2,235 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 the average price of a William Wyld work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wyld work on paper is $1,452. 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 Wyld's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wyld work on paper is $11,356.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wyld painting is $6,365. 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 Wyld's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wyld painting is $33,983.

### What is the average price of a small William Wyld work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Wyld work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Wyld's auction record?

William Wyld's auction record is $33,983, set in 2023.

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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 Wyld auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wyld (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.