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# William Gilpin (1724–1804)

William Gilpin is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $378. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Gilpin is recorded as sold in 2024 for $432; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Gilpin work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gilpin work is $378.

The median William Gilpin work on paper sells for $405 across 9 lots.

The median William Gilpin print sells for $507 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $507 | $507 | 25% | 2014-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $405‡ | $1,664 | 90% | 2025-10-07 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $290–$443‡ | $405‡ | $1,664 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,664 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $507 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $467‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Gilpin worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gilpin work is $378. The median William Gilpin work on paper sells for $405 across 9 lots. The median William Gilpin print sells for $507 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Gilpin's auction record?

William Gilpin's auction record is $1,664, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Gilpin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-gilpin-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.