William Henry Fox Talbot (1800–1877)
William Henry Fox Talbot is an artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,620. 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 sold in 2019 for $13,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Fox Talbot work is $4,620.
The median William Henry Fox Talbot photograph sells for $4,680 across 15 lots.
The median William Henry Fox Talbot print sells for $5,280 across 8 lots.
The median William Henry Fox Talbot sculpture sells for $1,100 across 1 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 | 8 | $5,280‡ | $17,156 | — | 2022-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | — | 2006-12-07 |
| Photography | 17 | $4,680‡ | $26,177 | 88.2% | 2019-10-03 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $2,339–$10,268‡ | $5,280‡ | $17,156 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,160–$11,156‡ | $8,250‡ | $26,177 |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $26,177 |
| Photography | 1999 | $22,842 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $17,156 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $11,071 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1,100 |
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 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Fox Talbot work is $4,620. The median William Henry Fox Talbot photograph sells for $4,680 across 15 lots. The median William Henry Fox Talbot print sells for $5,280 across 8 lots. The median William Henry Fox Talbot sculpture sells for $1,100 across 1 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 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Fox Talbot photograph is $4,680. 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 $26,177.
What is the average price of a small William Henry Fox Talbot photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Henry Fox Talbot photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,250, 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 $100,292, set in 2009.
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