> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-george-baker · updated 2026-11-03

# William George Baker (1864–1929)

William George Baker is a New Zealand artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $587. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William George Baker sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,391 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William George Baker work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William George Baker work is $587.

The median William George Baker painting sells for $820 across 11 lots.

The median William George Baker work on paper sells for $392 across 2 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 | 11 | $820† | $1,391† | — | 2025-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $392† | $523† | — | 2022-04-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $506–$1,010† | $820† | $1,167† |

† 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 | 2025 | $1,391† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,167† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $523† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $262† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 George Baker worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William George Baker work is $587. The median William George Baker painting sells for $820 across 11 lots. The median William George Baker work on paper sells for $392 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William George Baker painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William George Baker painting is $820. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William George Baker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William George Baker painting is $1,391. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,391 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is William George Baker's auction record?

William George Baker's auction record is $1,391, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,391 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William George Baker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-george-baker (updated 2026-11-03).

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.