William Derby (1786–1847)
William Derby is a British (modern) artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $784. 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 Derby sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $3,875 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Derby on OpeningBid →What is a William Derby work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Derby work is $784.
The median William Derby work on paper sells for $862 across 6 lots.
The median William Derby painting sells for $3,875 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,875† | $3,875† | — | 2023-02-14 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $862‡ | $3,525 | — | 2016-03-17 |
† 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) | 5 | $409–$2,329‡ | $941‡ | $3,525 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $3,875† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,329‡ |
† 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 Derby worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Derby work is $784. The median William Derby work on paper sells for $862 across 6 lots. The median William Derby painting sells for $3,875 across 1 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 William Derby's auction record?
William Derby's auction record is $3,525, set in 2002.
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