William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)
William Butler Yeats is an Irish artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $448. 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 Butler Yeats sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,106 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Butler Yeats on OpeningBid →What is a William Butler Yeats work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Butler Yeats work is $448.
The median William Butler Yeats print sells for $624 across 11 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 | 14 | $624† | $1,100† | 78.6% | 2023-03-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,053† | $2,770 | — | 2026-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,100† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,006† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Butler Yeats worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Butler Yeats work is $448. The median William Butler Yeats print sells for $624 across 11 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 Butler Yeats print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Butler Yeats print is $624. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Butler Yeats's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Butler Yeats print is $1,100. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included).
What is William Butler Yeats's auction record?
William Butler Yeats's auction record is $2,770, set in 2009.
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