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# William Baird (1841–1927)

William Baird is an English artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,105.

A work by William Baird sold in 2021 for $1,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Baird work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baird work is $1,105.

The median William Baird painting sells for $857 across 7 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 | 7 | $857† | $1,170 | — | 2026-01-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $591–$1,105† | $609† | $1,125 |

† 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 | $1,170 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,125 |

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 Baird worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baird work is $1,105. The median William Baird painting sells for $857 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Baird's auction record is $1,170, 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 Baird auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-baird (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.