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# William Daniell (1769–1837)

## What is William Daniell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for William Daniell at 22 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,369 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,135–$62,984, n=8). The auction record is $604,466 for Shivala Ghaut and Cheyt Singh's House near Benares (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shivala Ghaut and Cheyt Singh's House near Benares | Oil on canvas | $604,466 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | VIEW OF THE NEW BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER TWEED AT KELSO | Oil on canvas | $191,197 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Mosque at Muttra in the province of Agra | Oil and pencil on paper laid down on canvas | $185,702 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | The principal gaut at Hurdwar, Northern India | Oil on canvas | $185,702 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | The Lune Aqueduct with Lancaster beyond | Oil on canvas | $70,623 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | An Estuary Scene With Figures By A Fire, 1800 | Oil on canvas | $60,438 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | The Action at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1769 | Oil paint | $44,201 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Edinburgh, a view of the Round Tower of Edinburgh Castle, circa 1803 | Oil on canvas | $22,328 | Sotheby's | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | An estuary in Devon, possibly Torquay, with figures and small boats in the foreground and a man-of-war at anchor in the background, 1769 | Oil paint | $18,750 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 10 | Procession scene at Fatehpur Sikri, 1837 | Color on paper | $12,500 | Bonhams | Sep 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $70,623 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,114 |
| Other | 12 | $1,034 |
| Prints | 6 | $891 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $15,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $938 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Daniell is a British (modern) artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,226. 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 sold in 2026 for $5,147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 William Daniell works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Daniell work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Daniell work is $1,226.

The median William Daniell work on paper sells for $1,020 across 35 lots.

The median William Daniell print sells for $680 across 19 lots.

The median William Daniell painting sells for $22,328 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Daniell work on papers typically sell for $345–$2,326 (the middle half of 28 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 | 21 | $680†‡ | $12,755‡ | 90.5% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 14 | $22,328†‡ | $604,466 | 92.9% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $1,020†‡ | $185,702 | 79.5% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $185,702‡ | $604,466 | — | 2024-12-05 |

† 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 (21 lots) median $680 with 90.5% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $22,328, record $604,466. A typical William Daniell painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $185,702.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $55–$581†‡ | $150†‡ | $780† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $492–$2,068†‡ | $990†‡ | $12,755‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $18,750–$44,201† | $22,328† | $185,702 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $345–$2,326†‡ | $763†‡ | $17,268† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,757–$12,263‡ | $10,979‡ | $185,702 |

† 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 | 2016 | $604,466 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $191,197 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $185,702 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $17,268† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $12,755‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $9,399‡ |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William Daniell worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Daniell work is $1,226. The median William Daniell work on paper sells for $1,020 across 35 lots. The median William Daniell print sells for $680 across 19 lots. The median William Daniell painting sells for $22,328 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Daniell work on papers typically sell for $345–$2,326 (the middle half of 28 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 Daniell work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Daniell work on paper is $1,020. 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 $185,702.

### What is the average price of a William Daniell print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Daniell print is $680. 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 $12,755. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a William Daniell painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Daniell painting is $22,328. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Daniell painting is $604,466.

### What is the average price of a small William Daniell work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Daniell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $763, 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 the average price of a medium William Daniell print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Daniell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $990, 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 $604,466, set in 2016.

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