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# William Faithorne (1616–1691)

William Faithorne is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,146. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Faithorne sold in 2026 for $3,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Faithorne work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Faithorne work is $2,146.

The median William Faithorne painting sells for $2,086 across 1 lots.

The median William Faithorne work on paper sells for $558 across 1 lots.

The median William Faithorne print sells for $3,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,230 | $3,230 | — | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,086† | $2,086† | 50% | 2021-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $558 | $558 | — | 2021-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Faithorne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,230. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,086, record $2,086. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,086 (buyer's premium not included).

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,230 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,086† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $558 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Faithorne worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Faithorne work is $2,146. The median William Faithorne painting sells for $2,086 across 1 lots. The median William Faithorne work on paper sells for $558 across 1 lots. The median William Faithorne print sells for $3,230 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Faithorne's auction record?

William Faithorne's auction record is $3,230, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Faithorne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-faithorne (updated 2026-11-02).

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.