William Bell Scott (1811–1890)
William Bell Scott is a British (modern) artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,700.
A work by William Bell Scott sold in 2022 for $24,585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Bell Scott on OpeningBid →What is a William Bell Scott work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bell Scott work is $3,700.
The median William Bell Scott work on paper sells for $3,488 across 8 lots.
The median William Bell Scott painting sells for $97,838 across 3 lots.
The median William Bell Scott print sells for $706 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $706 | $814 | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $97,838 | $184,232 | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $3,488 | $28,183 | 66.7% | 2026-07-07 |
William Bell Scott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $706. Paintings (3 lots) median $97,838, record $184,232. A typical William Bell Scott painting sells for around 139× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,084–$4,893 | $3,488 | $8,190 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $184,232 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $97,838 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $28,183 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,190 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $814 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $598 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Bell Scott worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bell Scott work is $3,700. The median William Bell Scott work on paper sells for $3,488 across 8 lots. The median William Bell Scott painting sells for $97,838 across 3 lots. The median William Bell Scott print sells for $706 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Bell Scott work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Bell Scott work on paper is $3,488.
What is William Bell Scott's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Bell Scott work on paper is $28,183.
What is William Bell Scott's auction record?
William Bell Scott's auction record is $184,232, set in 2013.
See the full William Bell Scott record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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