Butler (1846–1933)
Butler is an English artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $643. 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 Butler sold in 2026 for $1,116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Butler on OpeningBid →What is a Butler work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Butler work is $643.
The median Butler painting sells for $325 across 3 lots.
The median Butler print sells for $1,116 across 3 lots.
The median Butler work on paper sells for $457 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 | 3 | $1,116 | $4,600 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $325† | $936 | 75% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $457† | $457† | — | 2025-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 1996-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Butler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,116. Paintings (4 lots) median $325, record $936.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $4,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,116 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $936 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $457† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $325† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Butler worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Butler work is $643. The median Butler painting sells for $325 across 3 lots. The median Butler print sells for $1,116 across 3 lots. The median Butler work on paper sells for $457 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 Butler's auction record?
Butler's auction record is $4,600, set in 2000.
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