William Blake (1757–1827)

William Blake is a British (modern) artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,531.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions34$7,089$1.3M85.3%2025-07-10
Paintings1$433,726$433,7262025-07-02
Works on Paper18$21,724$1.9M94.4%2026-02-05
Masterpieces (top of market)13$289,800$1.9M2026-02-05

William Blake's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $7,089 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $433,726, record $433,726. A typical William Blake painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $289,800.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
The Grave: The Reunion of the Soul and the Body2026-02-05Christie's$952,500
Illustrations of the Book of Job (Binyon 105-126; Bindman 625-646; Bentley 421)2025-12-05Sotheby's$11,863
Illustrations of the Book of Job, 18252025-07-10Sotheby's$1,551
St. Paul Shaking off the Viper2025-07-02Sotheby's$433,726
Mr. Cumberland2025-06-12Christie's$7,560

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a William Blake print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Blake print is $7,089.

What is William Blake's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Blake print is $1,260,000.

What is the average price of a William Blake work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Blake work on paper is $21,724.

What is William Blake's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Blake work on paper is $1,865,000.

What is William Blake's auction record?

William Blake's auction record is $1,865,000, set on 2025-06-10.