William Butterfield (1814–1900)
William Butterfield is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,635. 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 Butterfield sold in 2026 for $1,698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Butterfield on OpeningBid →What is a William Butterfield work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Butterfield work is $1,635.
The median William Butterfield work on paper sells for $2,524 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,524† | $3,476 | — | 2024-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,476 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,476 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Butterfield worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Butterfield work is $1,635. The median William Butterfield work on paper sells for $2,524 across 4 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 William Butterfield's auction record?
William Butterfield's auction record is $3,476, set in 2023.
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