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# Wyndham Lewis (1882–1957)

## What is Wyndham Lewis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Wyndham Lewis at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,273 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,055–$10,252, n=7). The auction record is $131,100 for Dancing Figures (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing Figures, 1914 | Oil paint | $131,100 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Study in Blue, 1912 | Ink, watercolour and gouache on paper | $118,869 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Protraction, 1913 | Charcoal sticks | $77,117 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | A London Cabby, 1882 | Pencil | $52,718 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Ezra Pound, 1920 | Crayon | $48,157 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 6 | Abstract Drawing (i), 1926 | Gouache | $40,184 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Portrait of Richard Wyndham, 1882 | Pencil | $38,310 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | Abstract Drawing (ii), 1926 | Gouache | $34,002 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | A Masque of Timon, Act 1, Timon of Athens, 1912 | Gouache | $30,082 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 10 | Josephine Plummer, 1939 | Oil paint | $29,020 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $12,983 |
| Other | 13 | $12,963 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $31,511 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $11,404 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wyndham Lewis is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,090. 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 Wyndham Lewis sold in 2026 for $118,869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wyndham Lewis work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wyndham Lewis work is $12,090.

The median Wyndham Lewis work on paper sells for $13,551 across 38 lots.

The median Wyndham Lewis painting sells for $9,317 across 4 lots.

The median Wyndham Lewis print sells for $821 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Wyndham Lewis work on papers typically sell for $7,306–$22,100 (the middle half of 30 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 | 2 | $821† | $1,430 | — | 2020-06-04 |
| Paintings | 4 | $9,317† | $29,020 | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $13,551†‡ | $131,100 | 95% | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $118,869 | $131,100 | — | 2026-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Wyndham Lewis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $821. Paintings (4 lots) median $9,317, record $29,020. A typical Wyndham Lewis painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $118,869.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $7,306–$22,100†‡ | $13,396†‡ | $118,869 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $12,963–$40,184 | $34,002 | $131,100 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $131,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $118,869 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $29,020 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,090 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $212† |

† 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 Wyndham Lewis worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wyndham Lewis work is $12,090. The median Wyndham Lewis work on paper sells for $13,551 across 38 lots. The median Wyndham Lewis painting sells for $9,317 across 4 lots. The median Wyndham Lewis print sells for $821 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wyndham Lewis work on papers typically sell for $7,306–$22,100 (the middle half of 30 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 Wyndham Lewis work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wyndham Lewis work on paper is $13,551. 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 Wyndham Lewis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wyndham Lewis work on paper is $131,100.

### What is the average price of a small Wyndham Lewis work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wyndham Lewis work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,396, 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 Wyndham Lewis's auction record?

Wyndham Lewis's auction record is $131,100, 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, “Wyndham Lewis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wyndham-lewis (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.