William Frederick Witherington (1785–1865)
William Frederick Witherington is a British (modern) artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $850. 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 Witherington sold in 2022 for $5,617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Witherington work is $850.
The median William Frederick Witherington painting sells for $850 across 21 lots.
The median William Frederick Witherington work on paper sells for $633 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 | 28 | $850†‡ | $21,587‡ | 75% | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $633 | $1,178 | 66.7% | 2026-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,617‡ | $21,587‡ | — | 2022-09-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $272–$1,500†‡ | $1,293†‡ | $21,587‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $608–$2,096†‡ | $850†‡ | $5,617 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2017 | $21,587‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,178 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $87 |
‡ 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 Witherington worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Witherington work is $850. The median William Frederick Witherington painting sells for $850 across 21 lots. The median William Frederick Witherington work on paper sells for $633 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 Witherington painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Frederick Witherington painting is $850. 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 Witherington's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Frederick Witherington painting is $21,587. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium William Frederick Witherington painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Frederick Witherington painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Witherington's auction record?
William Frederick Witherington's auction record is $21,587, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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