> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-curtis · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Curtis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-curtis (updated 2026-11-02).

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.