1897–1975
Wilder, Thornton. 1897-1975.
10results on record
56%sell-through
$381median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$2,805record in our coverage
Drawn from 10 recorded results (6 sold · 4 passed) across 3 auction houses, 2012–2024. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | 6 | 80% | $384 |
Medium is recorded for 6 of 10 results (60%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961. Wilder, Thornton. 1897-1975. Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961.
| Metric | Wilder, Thornton. 1897-1975. | Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961. |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $381 | $2,778 |
| Record price | $2,805 | $83,050 |
| Results on record | 10 | 203 |
| Years active at auction | 2012–2024 | 1999–2026 |
Related artists: Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961.Faulkner, William. 1897-1962.Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.Lewis, Sinclair. 1885-1951.
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 8 | 62% | $384 | 0.53× |
| Sotheby's | 1 | — | $378 | 1.15× |
| Dorotheum | 1 | 0% | — | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 10 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 4 passed lots
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.