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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.