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# William Heaton Cooper (1903–1995)

## What is William Heaton Cooper’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for William Heaton Cooper at 15 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,394 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,205–$1,394, n=5). The auction record is $6,010 for Lake District with sheep (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake District with sheep | Watercolour on paper | $6,010 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Bell Busk Farm, Little Langdale, at daybreak, 1903 | Watercolour | $5,329 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | THE SCREES | Watercolour and pastel | $4,619 | Sworders | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Shepherd's Crag, Derwentwater, 1903 | Watercolour | $4,234 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Before sunrise over Dovefell | Watercolour | $4,098 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Spring in Langdale, 1903 | Watercolour | $3,907 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |
| 7 | William Heaton Cooper (1903-1995) The Langdale Pikes Signed Watercolour on buff paper 37 x | Watercolour on buff paper | $3,553 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | REFLECTIONS - CRUMMOCK WATER | Watercolour | $2,997 | Sworders | Feb 2003 |
| 9 | ASHNESS FARM, DERWENTWATER | Watercolour | $2,783 | Sworders | Feb 2003 |
| 10 | A VIEW OF RYDAL WATER IN THE LAKE DISTRICT | Watercolour | $2,286 | Sworders | Jun 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 26 | $1,593 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,593 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,328 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Heaton Cooper is a British (modern) artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,441. 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 Heaton Cooper sold in 2026 for $6,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Heaton Cooper work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Heaton Cooper work is $1,441.

The median William Heaton Cooper work on paper sells for $1,361 across 30 lots.

The median William Heaton Cooper painting sells for $1,563 across 7 lots.

The median William Heaton Cooper print sells for $26 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Heaton Cooper work on papers typically sell for $1,204–$2,201 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $26‡ | $26‡ | 50% | 2017-04-22 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,563‡ | $5,329 | 70% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,361†‡ | $6,010 | 93.8% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,329 | $6,010 | — | 2026-06-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Heaton Cooper's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $26 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,563, record $5,329. A typical William Heaton Cooper painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,329.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,416–$4,152 | $2,735 | $5,329 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $823–$2,286†‡ | $1,290†‡ | $4,098 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,204–$2,201†‡ | $1,394†‡ | $6,010 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,010 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,329 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,619 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $4,234 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $26‡ |

‡ 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 Heaton Cooper worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Heaton Cooper work is $1,441. The median William Heaton Cooper work on paper sells for $1,361 across 30 lots. The median William Heaton Cooper painting sells for $1,563 across 7 lots. The median William Heaton Cooper print sells for $26 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Heaton Cooper work on papers typically sell for $1,204–$2,201 (the middle half of 21 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 Heaton Cooper work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Heaton Cooper work on paper is $1,361. 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 Heaton Cooper's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Heaton Cooper work on paper is $6,010.

### What is the average price of a medium William Heaton Cooper work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Heaton Cooper work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,394, 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 Heaton Cooper's auction record?

William Heaton Cooper's auction record is $6,010, set in 2026.

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

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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.