William Edward Norton (1843–1916)
William Edward Norton is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,232. 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 Edward Norton is recorded as sold in 2019 for $5,500; 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 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Norton work is $3,232.
The median William Edward Norton painting sells for $3,109 across 47 lots.
The median William Edward Norton work on paper sells for $478 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Edward Norton paintings typically sell for $2,326–$7,238 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) William Edward Norton paintings typically sell for $1,000–$4,444 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $3,109†‡ | $26,450 | 94% | 2026-08-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $478‡ | $605 | 66.7% | 2022-09-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,125 | $26,450 | — | 2010-01-29 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,000–$4,444†‡ | $2,350†‡ | $18,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,326–$7,238‡ | $3,300‡ | $26,450 |
† 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 | 2007 | $26,450 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $18,125 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $605 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $350‡ |
‡ 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 Edward Norton worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Norton work is $3,232. The median William Edward Norton painting sells for $3,109 across 47 lots. The median William Edward Norton work on paper sells for $478 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Edward Norton paintings typically sell for $2,326–$7,238 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Edward Norton paintings typically sell for $1,000–$4,444 (the middle half of 21 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 Edward Norton painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edward Norton painting is $3,109. 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 Edward Norton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edward Norton painting is $26,450.
What is the average price of a medium William Edward Norton painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Edward Norton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small William Edward Norton painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Edward Norton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,350, 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 Edward Norton's auction record?
William Edward Norton's auction record is $26,450, set in 2007.
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