Frederick William Watts (1800–1862)
Frederick William Watts is a British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,273. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick William Watts sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,049 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick William Watts on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick William Watts work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick William Watts work is $3,273.
The median Frederick William Watts painting sells for $2,475 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,475†‡ | $9,246 | 68.4% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $938–$4,723‡ | $2,083‡ | $9,246 |
‡ 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 | 2001 | $9,246 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,188‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick William Watts worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick William Watts work is $3,273. The median Frederick William Watts painting sells for $2,475 across 13 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 Frederick William Watts painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick William Watts painting is $2,475. 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 Frederick William Watts's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick William Watts painting is $9,246.
What is the average price of a medium Frederick William Watts painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick William Watts painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick William Watts's auction record?
Frederick William Watts's auction record is $9,246, set in 2001.
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