William Formby Halsall (1841–1919)
William Formby Halsall is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,840. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Formby Halsall is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Formby Halsall work is $1,840.
The median William Formby Halsall painting sells for $1,920 across 32 lots.
The median William Formby Halsall work on paper sells for $374 across 2 lots.
The median William Formby Halsall print sells for $267 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $267 | $267 | — | 2012-03-15 |
| Paintings | 35 | $1,920‡ | $9,200 | 91.4% | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $374 | $460 | — | 2005-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,200 | $10,625 | — | 2020-11-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Formby Halsall's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $267. Paintings (35 lots) median $1,920, record $9,200. A typical William Formby Halsall painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,200.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $832–$2,938‡ | $1,398‡ | $9,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,269–$2,734‡ | $1,800‡ | $8,050 |
‡ 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 | 1996 | $9,200 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $9,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $460 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $288 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $267 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Formby Halsall worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Formby Halsall work is $1,840. The median William Formby Halsall painting sells for $1,920 across 32 lots. The median William Formby Halsall work on paper sells for $374 across 2 lots. The median William Formby Halsall print sells for $267 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Formby Halsall painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Formby Halsall painting is $1,920. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Formby Halsall's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Formby Halsall painting is $9,200.
What is the average price of a medium William Formby Halsall painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Formby Halsall painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small William Formby Halsall painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Formby Halsall painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Formby Halsall's auction record?
William Formby Halsall's auction record is $9,200, set in 1996.
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