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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Henry Hilliard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-henry-hilliard (updated 2026-11-01).

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.