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# W. Calcott Knell (b. 1830)

W. Calcott Knell is a British artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $724. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by W. Calcott Knell is recorded as sold in 2024 for $923; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W. Calcott Knell work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Calcott Knell work is $724.

The median W. Calcott Knell painting sells for $1,012 across 10 lots.

The median W. Calcott Knell work on paper sells for $267 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,012‡ | $12,155 | 47.6% | 2024-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $267 | $267 | — | 2009-02-26 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $526–$1,101‡ | $748‡ | $3,000‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $12,155 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $3,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $267 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $267 |

‡ 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 W. Calcott Knell worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Calcott Knell work is $724. The median W. Calcott Knell painting sells for $1,012 across 10 lots. The median W. Calcott Knell work on paper sells for $267 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a W. Calcott Knell painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a W. Calcott Knell painting is $1,012. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is W. Calcott Knell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a W. Calcott Knell painting is $12,155.

### What is W. Calcott Knell's auction record?

W. Calcott Knell's auction record is $12,155, set in 2014.

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

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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.