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# SIR WILLIAM ELFORD (1749–1837)

SIR WILLIAM ELFORD is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $5,457. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by SIR WILLIAM ELFORD is recorded as sold in 2024 for $9,095; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SIR WILLIAM ELFORD work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SIR WILLIAM ELFORD work is $5,457.

The median SIR WILLIAM ELFORD work on paper sells for $5,457 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,457‡ | $9,095‡ | — | 2024-10-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,457–$8,445‡ | $5,457‡ | $9,095‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,095‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,445‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 SIR WILLIAM ELFORD worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SIR WILLIAM ELFORD work is $5,457. The median SIR WILLIAM ELFORD work on paper sells for $5,457 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is SIR WILLIAM ELFORD's auction record?

SIR WILLIAM ELFORD's auction record is $9,095, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “SIR WILLIAM ELFORD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sir-william-elford (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.