Worthington Whittredge (1820–1910)
Worthington Whittredge is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $13,750. 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 Worthington Whittredge sold in 2026 for $21,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Worthington Whittredge work is $13,750.
The median Worthington Whittredge painting sells for $13,275 across 36 lots.
The median Worthington Whittredge print sells for $3,200 across 1 lots.
The median Worthington Whittredge work on paper sells for $19,120 across 1 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 | $3,200 | $3,200 | — | 2002-05-23 |
| Paintings | 40 | $13,275†‡ | $254,000 | 90% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $19,120 | $19,120 | — | 2002-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $134,500 | $254,000 | — | 2023-04-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Worthington Whittredge's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,200. Paintings (40 lots) median $13,275, record $254,000. A typical Worthington Whittredge painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $134,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $4,630–$43,769†‡ | $13,750†‡ | $95,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $5,612–$45,612‡ | $11,400‡ | $254,000 |
† 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 | $254,000 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $134,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $19,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $3,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Worthington Whittredge worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Worthington Whittredge work is $13,750. The median Worthington Whittredge painting sells for $13,275 across 36 lots. The median Worthington Whittredge print sells for $3,200 across 1 lots. The median Worthington Whittredge work on paper sells for $19,120 across 1 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 Worthington Whittredge painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Worthington Whittredge painting is $13,275. 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 Worthington Whittredge's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Worthington Whittredge painting is $254,000.
What is the average price of a small Worthington Whittredge painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Worthington Whittredge painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,750, 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 the average price of a medium Worthington Whittredge painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Worthington Whittredge painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Worthington Whittredge's auction record?
Worthington Whittredge's auction record is $254,000, set in 2023.
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