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# William Henry Hunt (1790–1864)

William Henry Hunt is a British (modern) artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $997. 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 Hunt is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,025; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Henry Hunt work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Henry Hunt work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Hunt work is $997.

The median William Henry Hunt work on paper sells for $1,013 across 34 lots.

The median William Henry Hunt painting sells for $439 across 8 lots.

The median William Henry Hunt photograph sells for $1,477 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Hunt work on papers typically sell for $401–$3,408 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 11 | $439‡ | $33,127 | 72.7% | 2024-02-02 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $1,013†‡ | $44,765 | 70.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,477 | $1,477 | — | 2010-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $34,635 | $44,765 | — | 2021-07-08 |

† 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) | 6 | $378–$2,904‡ | $755‡ | $33,127 |

‡ 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) | 30 | $401–$3,408†‡ | $997†‡ | $34,635 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $44,765 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $34,635 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $33,127 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,556 |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,477 |

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 Hunt worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Hunt work is $997. The median William Henry Hunt work on paper sells for $1,013 across 34 lots. The median William Henry Hunt painting sells for $439 across 8 lots. The median William Henry Hunt photograph sells for $1,477 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Hunt work on papers typically sell for $401–$3,408 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 Hunt work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Hunt work on paper is $1,013. 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 Hunt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Hunt work on paper is $44,765.

### What is the average price of a William Henry Hunt painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Hunt painting is $439. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Henry Hunt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Hunt painting is $33,127.

### What is the average price of a small William Henry Hunt work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Henry Hunt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $997, 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 Hunt's auction record?

William Henry Hunt's auction record is $44,765, set in 2003.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Henry Hunt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-henry-hunt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.