> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-callow · updated 2026-11-02

# William Callow (1812–1908)

## What is William Callow’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 146 auction results for William Callow at 21 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $253–$1,733, n=15). The auction record is $39,878 for The Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, Venice (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, Venice, 1812 | Pencil | $39,878 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 2 | The Riva degli Schiavoni, looking towards the Doge's Palace and the Libreria, Venice, 1812 | Pencil | $28,350 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 3 | View of the Ca' Foscari on the Grand Canal, Venice, 1812 | Ink | $26,411 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 4 | The Belfry at Bruges, Belgium, 1882 | Pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour | $20,983 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 5 | View of the Ca' Foscari on the Grand Canal, Venice, 1812 | Pencil | $18,249 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 6 | Caudebec-en-Caux, Normandy, France, 1812 | Pencil | $16,994 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | The Grand Canal with San Simeon Piccolo, Venice, 1812 | Pencil and watercolour | $13,269 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 8 | The market square and Palazzo Regione, Padua, Italy, 1812 | Pencil | $12,951 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | The market square and Palazzo Regione, Padua, Italy, 1812 | Pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour | $12,248 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 10 | A view of Geneva Harbour and the Old Town from the Left Bank, 1812 | Pencil | $12,166 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 38 | $3,388 |
| Works on paper | 66 | $1,451 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $4,664 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $1,908 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 146 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Callow is a British (modern) artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,751. 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 Callow is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,701; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Callow work worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Callow work is $1,751.

The median William Callow work on paper sells for $1,274 across 117 lots.

The median William Callow painting sells for $2,884 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Callow work on papers typically sell for $251–$3,846 (the middle half of 101 sold 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 | 38 | $2,884†‡ | $11,754 | 60.5% | 2025-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 148 | $1,274†‡ | $39,878 | 79.1% | 2026-09-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $19,616 | $39,878 | — | 2017-07-05 |

† 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) | 16 | $1,098–$4,532† | $2,112† | $11,754 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,776–$5,970†‡ | $3,712†‡ | $9,974 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $251–$3,846†‡ | $1,189†‡ | $39,878 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $400–$6,637†‡ | $2,255†‡ | $20,983 |

† 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 | 2004 | $39,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $28,350 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $11,754 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,974 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William Callow worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Callow work is $1,751. The median William Callow work on paper sells for $1,274 across 117 lots. The median William Callow painting sells for $2,884 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Callow work on papers typically sell for $251–$3,846 (the middle half of 101 sold 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 Callow work on paper?

Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Callow work on paper is $1,274. 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 Callow's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Callow work on paper is $39,878.

### What is the average price of a William Callow painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Callow painting is $2,884. 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 Callow's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Callow painting is $11,754.

### What is the average price of a small William Callow work on paper?

Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Callow work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small William Callow painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Callow painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Callow's auction record?

William Callow's auction record is $39,878, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Callow auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-callow (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.