William Frederick Mitchell (1845–1914)
What is William Frederick Mitchell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for William Frederick Mitchell at 9 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $314 including buyer’s premium (middle half $314–$383, n=5). The auction record is $6,520 for A collection of shipping scenes including: A steamship in full sail at sea; A frigate off the coast; and a Portrait of H.M.S Emerald (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A collection of shipping scenes including: A steamship in full sail at sea; A frigate off the coast; and a Portrait of H.M.S Emerald, 1873-1889 | Watercolour and bodycolour over pencil | $6,520 | Sotheby's | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Barque Atlas, 1879 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Grogan & Company | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | William Frederick Mitchell (1845-1914) H.M.S. Bacchante with H.M. yacht Osborne possibly off the | Watercolour | $2,033 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Yacht Valhalla, 1893 | Watercolour | $819 | Roseberys London | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | HMS SULTAN; HMS WARRIOR; and another, 1872 | Watercolour | $690 | Sworders | Mar 2016 |
| 6 | IRONSIDE SHIPS, 1845 | IRONSIDE SHIPSA pair | $413 | Sworders | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Two paintings of a first-rate frigate at dusk and a frigate at anchor, 1873-1874 | Watercolour heightened with white | $383 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 8 | a pair, signed and dated 'W.F. Mitchell fecit/1874' l.l., and 'W.F. Mitchell.1873' l.r., respectively, watercolour, 1845 | Watercolour heightened with white | $383 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 9 | HMS 'Furious', a sailing steamship, 1874 | Watercolour heightened with white | $314 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 10 | signed and dated 'W. F. Mitchell 1874' l.r., numbered '562' l.l., watercolour heightened with white, 1845 | Watercolour heightened with white | $314 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $383 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $349 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
William Frederick Mitchell is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $383. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Frederick Mitchell sold in 2026 for $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Mitchell work is $383.
The median William Frederick Mitchell work on paper sells for $317 across 19 lots.
The median William Frederick Mitchell painting sells for $1,692 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,692 | $3,000 | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $317†‡ | $6,520 | 70.4% | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $155–$391† | $314† | $1,523† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,520 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,523† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $383 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Frederick Mitchell worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Mitchell work is $383. The median William Frederick Mitchell work on paper sells for $317 across 19 lots. The median William Frederick Mitchell painting sells for $1,692 across 2 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 Frederick Mitchell work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Frederick Mitchell work on paper is $317. 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 Frederick Mitchell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Frederick Mitchell work on paper is $6,520.
What is the average price of a small William Frederick Mitchell work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Frederick Mitchell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Frederick Mitchell's auction record?
William Frederick Mitchell's auction record is $3,000, set in 2014.
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