William Faden (1750–1836)
What is William Faden’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for William Faden at 17 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,443 including buyer’s premium (middle half $517–$2,125, n=5). The auction record is $341,000 for The North American Atlas (2015, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The North American Atlas, 1780 | Marble | $341,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | The Attack and Defeat of the American Fleet Under Benedict Arnold, by the King's Fleet Commanded by Captn Thos Pringle, Upon Lake Champlain, the 11th of October, 1776, 1776 | Laid paper | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | A Plan of the Town, Bar, Harbour and Environs, of Charleston in South Carolina | $4,370 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2003 | |
| 4 | Boston, Its Environs and Harbour with The Rebel Works Raised Against That Town In 1755, 1778 | Print on two sheets, joined | $4,025 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1998 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The North American Atlas, 1777 | 42 engraved maps on 48 sheets or joined sheets | $341,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | A Plan of the Town of Boston with the Intrenchments &c. of His Majesty's Forces in 1775, 1775 | Engraved Revolutionary War map, trenches and positions hand-colored | $14,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | The Province of New Jersey, Divided into East and West, commonly called The Jerseys, 1777 | Engraved folding map, hand-colored in outline | $14,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | The Province of New Jersey, Divided into East and West, commonly called The Jerseys, 1777 | THE RATZER MAP FADEN | $14,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | The Province of New Jersey, Divided Into East and West, Commonly Called The Jerseys, 1777 | Large engraved map with original hand-color in outline, dissected into 16 segments and mounted to original linen | $6,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | The Province of New Jersey, Divided Into East and West, Commonly Called The Jerseys, 1777 | Large engraved map with original hand-color in outline | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $1,872 |
| Prints | 21 | $750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $718 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
William Faden is a British (modern) artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,375. 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 Faden sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Faden on OpeningBid →What is a William Faden work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Faden work is $1,375.
The median William Faden print sells for $1,443 across 55 lots.
The median William Faden work on paper sells for $1,686 across 4 lots.
The median William Faden sculpture sells for $94 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Faden prints typically sell for $640–$3,819 (the middle half of 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 60 | $1,443†‡ | $48,000† | 91.7% | 2026-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,686†‡ | $3,668‡ | — | 2025-11-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $94‡ | $117 | — | 2020-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $194,500† | $341,000 | — | 2026-02-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,675–$7,538† | $2,262† | $48,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $640–$3,819†‡ | $1,409†‡ | $19,200† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $48,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $19,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,668‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,855† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $117 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $94‡ |
† 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 Faden worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Faden work is $1,375. The median William Faden print sells for $1,443 across 55 lots. The median William Faden work on paper sells for $1,686 across 4 lots. The median William Faden sculpture sells for $94 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Faden prints typically sell for $640–$3,819 (the middle half of 40 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 Faden print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Faden print is $1,443. 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 Faden's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Faden print is $48,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $48,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium William Faden print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Faden print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,409, 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 Faden's auction record?
William Faden's auction record is $341,000, set in 2015.
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