What is a William John Wainwright work worth?
1855–1931 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 8 priced auction sales, works by William John Wainwright have sold for a median of $685Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $205Sign up free to see and $1,068Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $685Sign up free to see across 8 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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William John Wainwright prices by medium
- Auction results
- 9
- Sold rate
- 89%
- Active at auction
- 2024–2026
- Median price
- $685Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.7kSign up free to see Portrait of a maid, Bonhams, Jan 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $636–$1.3kSign up free to see | $735Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $1k–$1.7kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (6), Batemans of Stamford (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent William John Wainwright sales
- Untitled — $60Sign up free to see, Batemans of Stamford, Sep 29, 2026
- Untitled — $66Sign up free to see, Batemans of Stamford, Sep 29, 2026
- Untitled — $252Sign up free to see, Batemans of Stamford, Sep 29, 2026
- An old sailmaker, watercolour over traces of pencil — $636Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jan 29, 2025
- Portrait of a maid, oil on canvas — $1,748Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jan 29, 2025
- Le Monde où l'on s'ennuie; A Private Rehearsal, watercolour over traces of pencil — $1,269Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 17, 2024
- A rest between, watercolour and scratching out, over traces of pencil — $735Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 12, 2024
- The drunkard, oil on canvas — $1,002Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 12, 2024
Questions about William John Wainwright prices
What is a William John Wainwright work worth?
Based on 8 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William John Wainwright have sold for a median of $685, and half of them sold between $205 and $1,068. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by William John Wainwright sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $1,748 for “Portrait of a maid” at Bonhams in January 2025.
Which William John Wainwright medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $1,375 (2 sales).
How often do William John Wainwright works sell at auction?
89% of the 9 lots recorded between 2024 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William John Wainwright work?
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Of the 9 lots by William John Wainwright recorded at auction between 2024 and 2026, 8 found a buyer (89%).
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