William Bennett (1811–1871)
William Bennett is a British artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $248. 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 Bennett is recorded as sold in 2021 for $248; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Bennett on OpeningBid →What is a William Bennett work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bennett work is $248.
The median William Bennett work on paper sells for $241 across 10 lots.
The median William Bennett print sells for $80 across 1 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 | 2 | $80‡ | $80‡ | 50% | 2021-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $241†‡ | $673 | 50% | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $128–$398†‡ | $383†‡ | $616 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $673 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $616 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $80‡ |
‡ 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 Bennett worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bennett work is $248. The median William Bennett work on paper sells for $241 across 10 lots. The median William Bennett print sells for $80 across 1 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 Bennett work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Bennett work on paper is $241. 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 Bennett's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Bennett work on paper is $673.
What is William Bennett's auction record?
William Bennett's auction record is $27,425, set in 2017.
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