William Hamilton (1751–1801)
William Hamilton is a British (modern) artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,509. 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 Hamilton sold in 2025 for $1,509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Hamilton on OpeningBid →What is a William Hamilton work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hamilton work is $1,509.
The median William Hamilton print sells for $508 across 18 lots.
The median William Hamilton painting sells for $3,938 across 12 lots.
The median William Hamilton work on paper sells for $1,762 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $508†‡ | $2,318 | 75% | 2025-09-23 |
| Paintings | 17 | $3,938†‡ | $34,164 | 70.6% | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,762‡ | $7,719 | 92.3% | 2023-11-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,000† | $34,164 | — | 2020-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Hamilton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $508 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $3,938, record $34,164. A typical William Hamilton painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $412–$857†‡ | $593†‡ | $1,194‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $371–$1,555†‡ | $550†‡ | $2,318 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,539–$1,966‡ | $1,833‡ | $7,719 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $34,164 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $7,719 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,318 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,969‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,555‡ |
‡ 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 Hamilton worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hamilton work is $1,509. The median William Hamilton print sells for $508 across 18 lots. The median William Hamilton painting sells for $3,938 across 12 lots. The median William Hamilton work on paper sells for $1,762 across 12 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 Hamilton print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hamilton print is $508. 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 Hamilton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hamilton print is $2,318.
What is the average price of a William Hamilton painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hamilton painting is $3,938. 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 Hamilton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hamilton painting is $34,164.
What is the average price of a William Hamilton work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hamilton work on paper is $1,762. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Hamilton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hamilton work on paper is $7,719.
What is the average price of a small William Hamilton print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Hamilton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $593, 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 Hamilton's auction record?
William Hamilton's auction record is $34,164, set in 2019.
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