William Frederick Settle (1821–1897)
William Frederick Settle is a British (modern) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $882. 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 Settle sold in 2013 for $1,239, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Settle work is $882.
The median William Frederick Settle work on paper sells for $764 across 5 lots.
The median William Frederick Settle painting sells for $914 across 4 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 | 5 | $914‡ | $2,452‡ | 80% | 2022-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $764† | $1,100 | 55.6% | 2025-06-25 |
† 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) | 5 | $151–$999† | $764† | $1,100 |
† 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 | 2013 | $2,452‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $999 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Frederick Settle worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Settle work is $882. The median William Frederick Settle work on paper sells for $764 across 5 lots. The median William Frederick Settle painting sells for $914 across 4 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 William Frederick Settle's auction record?
William Frederick Settle's auction record is $2,452, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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