William Henry Holmes (1846–1933)
William Henry Holmes is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $440. 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 Holmes sold in 2026 for $13,310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Holmes work is $440.
The median William Henry Holmes work on paper sells for $545 across 6 lots.
The median William Henry Holmes painting sells for $425 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $425‡ | $425‡ | — | 2021-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $545†‡ | $13,310 | 85.7% | 2026-07-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $13,310 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $425‡ |
‡ 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 Holmes worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Holmes work is $440. The median William Henry Holmes work on paper sells for $545 across 6 lots. The median William Henry Holmes painting sells for $425 across 1 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 Holmes's auction record?
William Henry Holmes's auction record is $13,310, set in 2026.
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