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# William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854)

William Henry Bartlett is a British artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,444. 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 Henry Bartlett is recorded as sold in 2025 for $5,495; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Henry Bartlett work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-01).

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## What is a William Henry Bartlett work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Bartlett work is $2,444.

The median William Henry Bartlett painting sells for $6,688 across 8 lots.

The median William Henry Bartlett print sells for $148 across 5 lots.

The median William Henry Bartlett work on paper sells for $838 across 3 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 | 8 | $148†‡ | $928‡ | 62.5% | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 8 | $6,688†‡ | $24,271 | — | 2020-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $838‡ | $4,387 | 60% | 2025-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Henry Bartlett's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $148 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $6,688, record $24,271. A typical William Henry Bartlett painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $24,271 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $14,468† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,387 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $928‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $892† |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $838 |

† 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 Henry Bartlett worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Bartlett work is $2,444. The median William Henry Bartlett painting sells for $6,688 across 8 lots. The median William Henry Bartlett print sells for $148 across 5 lots. The median William Henry Bartlett work on paper sells for $838 across 3 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 William Henry Bartlett's auction record?

William Henry Bartlett's auction record is $24,271, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.