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# William A. Breakspeare (1855–1914)

William A. Breakspeare is a British (modern) artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,457. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William A. Breakspeare sold in 2026 for $3,789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William A. Breakspeare work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William A. Breakspeare work is $2,457.

The median William A. Breakspeare painting sells for $2,457 across 21 lots.

The median William A. Breakspeare work on paper sells for $554 across 1 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 | 23 | $2,457‡ | $15,405 | 91.3% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $554 | $554 | — | 1999-04-08 |

‡ 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) | 15 | $927–$3,358‡ | $1,748‡ | $11,225 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,457–$8,615‡ | $3,789‡ | $12,750 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $15,405 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,750 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $554 |

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 William A. Breakspeare worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William A. Breakspeare work is $2,457. The median William A. Breakspeare painting sells for $2,457 across 21 lots. The median William A. Breakspeare work on paper sells for $554 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William A. Breakspeare painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William A. Breakspeare painting is $2,457. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William A. Breakspeare's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William A. Breakspeare painting is $15,405.

### What is the average price of a small William A. Breakspeare painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William A. Breakspeare painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William A. Breakspeare's auction record?

William A. Breakspeare's auction record is $15,405, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William A. Breakspeare auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-a-breakspeare (updated 2026-11-02).

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.