Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. (1775–1851)

Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. is a British artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $238,886.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings16$394,779$33.6M87.5%2025-02-04
Works on Paper30$262,487$4.6M93.3%2025-12-03
Masterpieces (top of market)39$386,339$33.6M2025-09-27

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
The Lauerzersee with the Ruins of Schwanau and the Mythen, Switzerland2026-07-02Christie'sGBP 482,600
Burg Eltz, Germany, from the north, with a rainbow2025-12-03Christie's$67,617
The Valley of the Washburn, Lindley bridge in the distance2025-12-03Christie's$67,617
Shipping in Cowes Harbour2025-12-03Christie's$54,094
The Regatta off East Cowes2025-12-03Christie's$33,809

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. work on paper is $262,487.

What is Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A.'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. work on paper is $4,620,000.

What is the average price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. painting is $394,779.

What is Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A.'s most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A. painting is $33,595,000.

What is Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A.'s auction record?

Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A.'s auction record is $33,595,000, set on 2022-11-09.