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# William Barnett Spencer (1810–1884)

William Barnett Spencer is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,350. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Barnett Spencer is recorded as sold in 2020 for $1,350; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Barnett Spencer work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Barnett Spencer work is $1,350.

The median William Barnett Spencer painting sells for $1,145 across 3 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 | 4 | $1,145‡ | $1,350‡ | 75% | 2021-03-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,350‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,145‡ |

‡ 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 Barnett Spencer worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Barnett Spencer work is $1,350. The median William Barnett Spencer painting sells for $1,145 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Barnett Spencer's auction record?

William Barnett Spencer's auction record is $3,994, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.