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# William Francis Longstaff (1879–1979)

William Francis Longstaff is a British (modern) artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $580.

A work by William Francis Longstaff sold in 2018 for $651, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Francis Longstaff work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Francis Longstaff work is $580.

The median William Francis Longstaff work on paper sells for $395 across 5 lots.

The median William Francis Longstaff painting sells for $1,175 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 | 1 | $1,175 | $1,175 | — | 2002-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $395† | $651 | — | 2026-01-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $206–$508† | $395† | $651 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $1,175 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $651 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $508 |

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 Francis Longstaff worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Francis Longstaff work is $580. The median William Francis Longstaff work on paper sells for $395 across 5 lots. The median William Francis Longstaff painting sells for $1,175 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Francis Longstaff's auction record?

William Francis Longstaff's auction record is $1,175, set in 2002.

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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.