William Arthur Breakspeare (1855–1914)
William Arthur Breakspeare is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,125. 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 Arthur Breakspeare sold in 2026 for $1,198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arthur Breakspeare work is $1,125.
The median William Arthur Breakspeare painting sells for $1,032 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,032†‡ | $3,354 | 88.9% | 2026-09-10 |
† 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) | 5 | $750–$1,125†‡ | $939†‡ | $2,687† |
† 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 | 2026 | $3,354 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,687† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Arthur Breakspeare worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arthur Breakspeare work is $1,125. The median William Arthur Breakspeare painting sells for $1,032 across 8 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 William Arthur Breakspeare's auction record?
William Arthur Breakspeare's auction record is $3,354, set in 2026.
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