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# William Hart (b. 1200)

William Hart is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,312. 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 Hart sold in 2024 for $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Hart work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Hart work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hart work is $3,312.

The median William Hart painting sells for $3,173 across 39 lots.

The median William Hart work on paper sells for $600 across 1 lots.

The median William Hart photograph sells for $7,654 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Hart paintings typically sell for $2,092–$4,500 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 47 | $3,173†‡ | $50,000† | 83% | 2025-05-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $600‡ | $600‡ | 25% | 2022-07-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $7,654 | $7,654 | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,100† | $50,000† | — | 2023-01-19 |

† 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) | 26 | $2,092–$4,500†‡ | $2,922†‡ | $44,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,875–$8,750†‡ | $6,325†‡ | $50,000† |

† 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 | 2021 | $50,000† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $44,100 |
| Photography | 2021 | $7,654 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $600‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Hart worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hart work is $3,312. The median William Hart painting sells for $3,173 across 39 lots. The median William Hart work on paper sells for $600 across 1 lots. The median William Hart photograph sells for $7,654 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Hart paintings typically sell for $2,092–$4,500 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Hart painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hart painting is $3,173. 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 Hart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hart painting is $50,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small William Hart painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Hart painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,922, 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 the average price of a medium William Hart painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Hart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,325, 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 Hart's auction record?

William Hart's auction record is $50,000, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Hart auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-hart (updated 2026-11-02).

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.