William Beechey (1753–1839)
What is William Beechey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for William Beechey at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,015 including buyer’s premium (middle half $662–$5,824, n=8). The auction record is $63,839 for Portrait of King George III (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $3,779 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,858 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
William Beechey is a British artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,968. 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 Beechey sold in 2026 for $11,382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Beechey work is $1,968.
The median William Beechey painting sells for $1,367 across 37 lots.
The median William Beechey print sells for $121 across 4 lots.
The median William Beechey photograph sells for $143 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Beechey paintings typically sell for $784–$6,302 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $121†‡ | $292† | 57.1% | 2021-11-25 |
| Paintings | 55 | $1,367†‡ | $63,839 | 67.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $143‡ | $143‡ | — | 2017-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,033 | $63,839 | — | 2020-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Beechey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $121 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $1,367, record $63,839. A typical William Beechey painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $16,033.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $344–$666†‡ | $663†‡ | $740† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $784–$6,302†‡ | $2,205†‡ | $11,382 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,837–$13,307‡ | $4,370‡ | $63,839 |
† 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 | 2016 | $63,839 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $16,033 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $292† |
| Photography | 2017 | $143‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $122 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Beechey worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Beechey work is $1,968. The median William Beechey painting sells for $1,367 across 37 lots. The median William Beechey print sells for $121 across 4 lots. The median William Beechey photograph sells for $143 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Beechey paintings typically sell for $784–$6,302 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 the average price of a William Beechey painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Beechey painting is $1,367. 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 Beechey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Beechey painting is $63,839.
What is the average price of a medium William Beechey painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Beechey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Beechey's auction record?
William Beechey's auction record is $63,839, set in 2016.
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