William Henry Fox Talbot (1800–1877)
William Henry Fox Talbot is a British (modern) artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $7,007. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Henry Fox Talbot is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,685; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Fox Talbot work is $7,007.
The median William Henry Fox Talbot photograph sells for $7,007 across 39 lots.
The median William Henry Fox Talbot print sells for $7,328 across 24 lots.
The median William Henry Fox Talbot work on paper sells for $12,186 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Fox Talbot photographs typically sell for $2,720–$14,701 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Fox Talbot prints typically sell for $3,110–$19,062 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $7,328‡ | $70,407 | 88.9% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $12,186 | $37,500 | 81.8% | 2024-05-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,840 | $4,840 | — | 2005-05-18 |
| Photography | 51 | $7,007‡ | $2M | 76.5% | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $86,804 | $2M | — | 2021-04-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $3,110–$19,062‡ | $7,328‡ | $70,407 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $7,933–$30,402 | $25,850 | $37,500 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,720–$14,701‡ | $6,514‡ | $2M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $2M |
| Photography | 2005 | $83,608 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $70,407 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $30,803 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $4,840 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Henry Fox Talbot worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Fox Talbot work is $7,007. The median William Henry Fox Talbot photograph sells for $7,007 across 39 lots. The median William Henry Fox Talbot print sells for $7,328 across 24 lots. The median William Henry Fox Talbot work on paper sells for $12,186 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Fox Talbot photographs typically sell for $2,720–$14,701 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Fox Talbot prints typically sell for $3,110–$19,062 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Henry Fox Talbot photograph?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Fox Talbot photograph is $7,007. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Henry Fox Talbot's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Fox Talbot photograph is $1,956,000.
What is the average price of a William Henry Fox Talbot print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Fox Talbot print is $7,328. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Henry Fox Talbot's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Fox Talbot print is $70,407.
What is the average price of a William Henry Fox Talbot work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Fox Talbot work on paper is $12,186.
What is William Henry Fox Talbot's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Fox Talbot work on paper is $37,500.
What is the average price of a small William Henry Fox Talbot photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Henry Fox Talbot photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small William Henry Fox Talbot print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Henry Fox Talbot print (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Henry Fox Talbot's auction record?
William Henry Fox Talbot's auction record is $1,956,000, set in 2021.
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