William Calcott Knell (1818–1895)
William Calcott Knell is a British (modern) artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $654. 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 Calcott Knell sold in 2026 for $696, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Calcott Knell work is $654.
The median William Calcott Knell painting sells for $632 across 17 lots.
The median William Calcott Knell work on paper sells for $475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $632†‡ | $1,846 | 73.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $475 | $475 | — | 2000-04-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $377–$854†‡ | $526†‡ | $1,499 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $510–$723†‡ | $677†‡ | $1,846 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,846 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,499 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $475 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Calcott Knell worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Calcott Knell work is $654. The median William Calcott Knell painting sells for $632 across 17 lots. The median William Calcott Knell work on paper sells for $475 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 Calcott Knell painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Calcott Knell painting is $632. 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 Calcott Knell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Calcott Knell painting is $1,846.
What is William Calcott Knell's auction record?
William Calcott Knell's auction record is $2,108, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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