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# William Edward Trevithick (1899–1958)

William Edward Trevithick is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $511. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Edward Trevithick sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $927 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Edward Trevithick work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Trevithick work is $511.

The median William Edward Trevithick work on paper sells for $532 across 14 lots.

The median William Edward Trevithick painting sells for $368 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $368 | $368 | — | 2015-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $532† | $1,186 | — | 2023-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $511–$900† | $532† | $1,186 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,063 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $368 |

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 Trevithick worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Trevithick work is $511. The median William Edward Trevithick work on paper sells for $532 across 14 lots. The median William Edward Trevithick painting sells for $368 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Edward Trevithick work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edward Trevithick work on paper is $532. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Edward Trevithick's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edward Trevithick work on paper is $1,186.

### What is the average price of a medium William Edward Trevithick work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Edward Trevithick work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Edward Trevithick's auction record?

William Edward Trevithick's auction record is $1,186, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.