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# 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.

## What is a William Edward Norton work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.