William Carpenter (1818–1899)
William Carpenter is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,038. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Carpenter is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,674; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Carpenter work is $1,038.
The median William Carpenter work on paper sells for $1,045 across 5 lots.
The median William Carpenter painting sells for $6,456 across 2 lots.
The median William Carpenter photograph sells for $345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $360 | $481 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Paintings | 2 | $6,456 | $8,210 | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,045†‡ | $49,067 | 83.3% | 2026-04-29 |
| Photography | 2 | $345 | $345 | 50% | 1998-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Carpenter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $360. Paintings (2 lots) median $6,456, record $8,210. A typical William Carpenter painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,031–$5,674†‡ | $1,045†‡ | $49,067 |
† 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 | 2025 | $49,067 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,210 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,674‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,701 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $481 |
| Photography | 1998 | $345 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $239 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Carpenter worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Carpenter work is $1,038. The median William Carpenter work on paper sells for $1,045 across 5 lots. The median William Carpenter painting sells for $6,456 across 2 lots. The median William Carpenter photograph sells for $345 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 William Carpenter's auction record?
William Carpenter's auction record is $49,067, set in 2025.
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