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# Joseph Cartwright (1779–1829)

Joseph Cartwright is a British (modern) artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $8,239. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Joseph Cartwright sold in 2025 for $12,809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Joseph Cartwright work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Cartwright work is $8,239.

The median Joseph Cartwright work on paper sells for $8,205 across 8 lots.

The median Joseph Cartwright painting sells for $9,767 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $9,767 | $9,767 | — | 2016-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $8,205† | $100,765 | — | 2025-12-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,579–$14,548† | $8,205† | $100,765 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $100,765 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $19,762 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,767 |

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 Joseph Cartwright worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Cartwright work is $8,239. The median Joseph Cartwright work on paper sells for $8,205 across 8 lots. The median Joseph Cartwright painting sells for $9,767 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Joseph Cartwright's auction record?

Joseph Cartwright's auction record is $100,765, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Joseph Cartwright auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/joseph-cartwright (updated 2026-11-01).

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.