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# William Aiken (1838–1921)

William Aiken is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $7,688. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Aiken sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $11,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Aiken work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Aiken work is $7,688.

The median William Aiken painting sells for $7,688 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $7,688† | $11,250 | — | 2024-01-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,594–$8,875† | $7,688† | $11,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Aiken worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Aiken work is $7,688. The median William Aiken painting sells for $7,688 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Aiken's auction record?

William Aiken's auction record is $11,250, set in 2021.

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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, “William Aiken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-aiken (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.