William Hammer (1821–1889)
William Hammer is a Danish artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,039. 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 Hammer sold in 2017 for $8,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Hammer on OpeningBid →What is a William Hammer work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hammer work is $5,039.
The median William Hammer painting sells for $3,933 across 19 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 | 31 | $3,933†‡ | $85,000† | 61.3% | 2026-10-19 |
† 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) | 13 | $1,052–$5,711†‡ | $2,744†‡ | $85,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $19,120–$33,000† | $33,000† | $44,000† |
† 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 | 1996 | $85,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $44,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Hammer worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hammer work is $5,039. The median William Hammer painting sells for $3,933 across 19 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 Hammer painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hammer painting is $3,933. 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 Hammer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hammer painting is $85,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $85,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small William Hammer painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Hammer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,744, 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 Hammer's auction record?
William Hammer's auction record is $85,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $85,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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