William Dobson (1611–1646)
William Dobson is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $9,094. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Dobson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,577; 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 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dobson work is $9,094.
The median William Dobson painting sells for $6,000 across 11 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 | 15 | $6,000†‡ | $607,577 | 73.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $595,983 | $1.4M | — | 2023-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,372–$9,835†‡ | $6,114†‡ | $607,577 |
† 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 | 2023 | $607,577 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $584,389 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Dobson worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dobson work is $9,094. The median William Dobson painting sells for $6,000 across 11 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 Dobson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dobson painting is $6,000. 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 Dobson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dobson painting is $607,577.
What is the average price of a medium William Dobson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Dobson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,114, 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 Dobson's auction record?
William Dobson's auction record is $1,435,855, set in 2016.
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