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# William Cowper (1743–1822)

William Cowper is a British (modern) artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,172.

A work by William Cowper sold in 2025 for $13,523, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Cowper work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cowper work is $1,172.

The median William Cowper photograph sells for $1,172 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | $1,172 | $13,523 | — | 2025-12-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $13,523 |
| Photography | 2019 | $4,666 |

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 Cowper worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cowper work is $1,172. The median William Cowper photograph sells for $1,172 across 5 lots.

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

William Cowper's auction record is $13,523, set in 2025.

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

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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.