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# William Banks Fortescue (1845–1924)

William Banks Fortescue is a British (modern) artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,561. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Banks Fortescue sold in 2019 for $26,090, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Banks Fortescue work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Banks Fortescue work is $6,561.

The median William Banks Fortescue painting sells for $10,485 across 5 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 | 8 | $10,485‡ | $26,090 | 62.5% | 2019-02-20 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $26,090 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $24,863 |

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 Banks Fortescue worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Banks Fortescue work is $6,561. The median William Banks Fortescue painting sells for $10,485 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Banks Fortescue's auction record?

William Banks Fortescue's auction record is $26,090, set in 2019.

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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 Banks Fortescue auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-banks-fortescue (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.