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# 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.

## What is a William Formby Halsall work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.