William Curtis (1746–1799)
William Curtis is a British artist with 222 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $34. 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 Curtis sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $242 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Curtis on OpeningBid →What is a William Curtis work worth?
Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Curtis work is $34.
The median William Curtis print sells for $34 across 172 lots.
The median William Curtis work on paper sells for $2,443 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Curtis prints typically sell for $33–$38 (the middle half of 166 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 | 187 | $34†‡ | $7,225 | 92% | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,443 | $4,471 | — | 2025-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $7,225†‡ | $24,922 | — | 2025-07-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 166 | $33–$38†‡ | $34†‡ | $2,156 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $7,225 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,471 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,311† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $415 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Curtis worth?
Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Curtis work is $34. The median William Curtis print sells for $34 across 172 lots. The median William Curtis work on paper sells for $2,443 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Curtis prints typically sell for $33–$38 (the middle half of 166 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 Curtis print?
Based on 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Curtis print is $34. 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 Curtis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Curtis print is $7,225.
What is the average price of a small William Curtis print?
Based on 166 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Curtis print (small (under 50 cm)) is $34, 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 Curtis's auction record?
William Curtis's auction record is $24,922, set in 2023.
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