William Henry Hilliard (1836–1905)
William Henry Hilliard is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,188. 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 Hilliard is recorded as sold in 2022 for $6,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Henry Hilliard on OpeningBid →What is a William Henry Hilliard work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Hilliard work is $1,188.
The median William Henry Hilliard painting sells for $1,188 across 24 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 29 | $1,188†‡ | $6,500‡ | 82.8% | 2022-08-14 |
† 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) | 8 | $735–$1,216 | $1,146 | $2,596 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $956–$2,058†‡ | $1,469†‡ | $6,500‡ |
† 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 | 2022 | $6,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,450 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Henry Hilliard worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Hilliard work is $1,188. The median William Henry Hilliard painting sells for $1,188 across 24 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 Henry Hilliard painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Hilliard painting is $1,188. 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 Hilliard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Hilliard painting is $6,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium William Henry Hilliard painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Henry Hilliard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,469, 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 Henry Hilliard's auction record?
William Henry Hilliard's auction record is $6,500, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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