William Cruikshank (1849–1922)
William Cruikshank is a Canadian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $425. 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 Cruikshank sold in 2026 for $662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cruikshank work is $425.
The median William Cruikshank work on paper sells for $341 across 20 lots.
The median William Cruikshank painting sells for $497 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Cruikshank work on papers typically sell for $121–$1,032 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 4 | $497†‡ | $2,489 | — | 2024-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $341†‡ | $1,299† | 64.5% | 2026-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $121–$1,032†‡ | $341†‡ | $1,299† |
† 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 | 2008 | $2,489 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,299† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,282 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $569‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Cruikshank worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cruikshank work is $425. The median William Cruikshank work on paper sells for $341 across 20 lots. The median William Cruikshank painting sells for $497 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Cruikshank work on papers typically sell for $121–$1,032 (the middle half of 20 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 Cruikshank work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Cruikshank work on paper is $341. 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 Cruikshank's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Cruikshank work on paper is $1,299. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,299 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small William Cruikshank work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Cruikshank work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $341, 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 William Cruikshank's auction record?
William Cruikshank's auction record is $2,489, set in 2008.
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