William Daniell (1769–1837)
William Daniell is a British artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $951. 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 Daniell is recorded as sold in 2026 for $11,413; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Daniell work is $951.
The median William Daniell print sells for $450 across 24 lots.
The median William Daniell work on paper sells for $6,924 across 10 lots.
The median William Daniell painting sells for $19,700 across 3 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 | 35 | $450†‡ | $4,800 | 68.6% | 2025-11-11 |
| Paintings | 5 | $19,700 | $19,700 | 60% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $6,924†‡ | $415,590 | 62.5% | 2026-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Daniell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $450 with 68.6% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $19,700, record $19,700. A typical William Daniell painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $165–$1,403†‡ | $401†‡ | $4,139† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $751–$1,453†‡ | $1,063†‡ | $3,183 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $339–$9,168†‡ | $951†‡ | $19,758 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $415,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $100,800 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $19,700 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $19,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,139† |
† 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 Daniell worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Daniell work is $951. The median William Daniell print sells for $450 across 24 lots. The median William Daniell work on paper sells for $6,924 across 10 lots. The median William Daniell painting sells for $19,700 across 3 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 Daniell print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Daniell print is $450. 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 Daniell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Daniell print is $4,800.
What is the average price of a William Daniell work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Daniell work on paper is $6,924. 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 Daniell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Daniell work on paper is $415,590.
What is the average price of a small William Daniell print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Daniell print (small (under 50 cm)) is $401, 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 Daniell's auction record?
William Daniell's auction record is $415,590, set in 2021.
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