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# William Hemsley (1819–1906)

William Hemsley is a British (modern) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,551. 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 Hemsley sold in 2026 for $3,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Hemsley work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Hemsley work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hemsley work is $1,551.

The median William Hemsley painting sells for $1,492 across 26 lots.

The median William Hemsley work on paper sells for $858 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Hemsley paintings typically sell for $736–$2,695 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1,492†‡ | $11,875 | 70.3% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $858‡ | $1,560 | — | 2025-01-22 |

† 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) | 21 | $736–$2,695†‡ | $1,442†‡ | $11,875 |

† 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 | 2009 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,213 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $1,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $156‡ |

‡ 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 Hemsley worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hemsley work is $1,551. The median William Hemsley painting sells for $1,492 across 26 lots. The median William Hemsley work on paper sells for $858 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Hemsley paintings typically sell for $736–$2,695 (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 Hemsley painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hemsley painting is $1,492. 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 Hemsley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hemsley painting is $11,875.

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

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Hemsley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,442, 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 Hemsley's auction record?

William Hemsley's auction record is $11,875, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.