> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ford · updated 2026-11-01

# William Ford (1823–1884)

William Ford is an English artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $4,762. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Ford sold in 2019 for a hammer price of $6,767 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ford work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ford work is $4,762.

The median William Ford painting sells for $6,767 across 3 lots.

The median William Ford work on paper sells for $256 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 | 3 | $6,767† | $51,680† | — | 2019-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $256 | $256 | — | 2023-02-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $51,680† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,767† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $256 |

† 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 Ford worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ford work is $4,762. The median William Ford painting sells for $6,767 across 3 lots. The median William Ford work on paper sells for $256 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Ford's auction record is $51,680, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,680 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Ford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ford (updated 2026-11-01).

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.