William Fisher (1817–1895)
William Fisher is an Irish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Fisher is recorded as sold in 2026 for $425; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Fisher on OpeningBid →What is a William Fisher work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Fisher work is $300.
The median William Fisher painting sells for $300 across 9 lots.
The median William Fisher work on paper sells for $374 across 2 lots.
The median William Fisher print sells for $128 across 1 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 | 1 | $128 | $128 | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Paintings | 11 | $300†‡ | $2,990 | 81.8% | 2019-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $374 | $374 | — | 2012-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Fisher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $128. Paintings (11 lots) median $300, record $2,990. A typical William Fisher painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $320–$1,402‡ | $1,150‡ | $2,990 |
‡ 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 | 2001 | $2,990 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $374 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $128 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Fisher worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Fisher work is $300. The median William Fisher painting sells for $300 across 9 lots. The median William Fisher work on paper sells for $374 across 2 lots. The median William Fisher print sells for $128 across 1 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 Fisher painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Fisher painting is $300. 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 Fisher's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Fisher painting is $2,990.
What is William Fisher's auction record?
William Fisher's auction record is $2,990, set in 2001.
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