> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-cavendish-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Cavendish (1720–1764)

Cavendish is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,049. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cavendish sold in 2011 for $11,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cavendish work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cavendish work is $3,049.

The median Cavendish photograph sells for $1,717 across 3 lots.

The median Cavendish print sells for $4,382 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,382 | $4,382 | — | 2008-11-04 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,717‡ | $11,335 | — | 2022-11-24 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $11,335 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,382 |
| Photography | 2009 | $1,717 |

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 Cavendish worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cavendish work is $3,049. The median Cavendish photograph sells for $1,717 across 3 lots. The median Cavendish print sells for $4,382 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cavendish's auction record?

Cavendish's auction record is $11,335, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cavendish auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-cavendish-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.