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# William Adolphus Knell (1802–1875)

William Adolphus Knell is a British (modern) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,828. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Adolphus Knell sold in 2024 for $1,828, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 William Adolphus Knell works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Adolphus Knell work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Adolphus Knell work is $1,828.

The median William Adolphus Knell painting sells for $957 across 34 lots.

The median William Adolphus Knell work on paper sells for $896 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Adolphus Knell paintings typically sell for $523–$1,118 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 41 | $957†‡ | $4,972‡ | 82.9% | 2025-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $896†‡ | $3,320 | 55.6% | 2020-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,485‡ | $4,972‡ | — | 2019-11-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 24 | $523–$1,118†‡ | $660†‡ | $3,033 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,288–$3,509‡ | $1,947‡ | $4,972‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $264–$2,403†‡ | $896†‡ | $3,320 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2007 | $4,972‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,485 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,403 |

‡ 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 William Adolphus Knell worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Adolphus Knell work is $1,828. The median William Adolphus Knell painting sells for $957 across 34 lots. The median William Adolphus Knell work on paper sells for $896 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Adolphus Knell paintings typically sell for $523–$1,118 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a William Adolphus Knell painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Adolphus Knell painting is $957. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is William Adolphus Knell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Adolphus Knell painting is $4,972. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small William Adolphus Knell painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Adolphus Knell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium William Adolphus Knell painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Adolphus Knell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Adolphus Knell's auction record?

William Adolphus Knell's auction record is $4,972, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.