William Henry Jackson (1843–1942)
William Henry Jackson is an American artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,920. 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 Jackson sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Jackson work is $1,920.
The median William Henry Jackson photograph sells for $2,250 across 94 lots.
The median William Henry Jackson work on paper sells for $500 across 5 lots.
The median William Henry Jackson print sells for $2,338 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Henry Jackson photographs typically sell for $2,140–$7,000 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Jackson photographs typically sell for $405–$1,227 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,338 | $4,600 | 50% | 2026-02-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | $825 | $825 | — | 1992-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $500 | $9,600 | 83.3% | 2021-12-08 |
| Photography | 135 | $2,250†‡ | $57,150 | 69.6% | 2025-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $46,725 | $57,150 | — | 2023-10-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Henry Jackson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,338 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $825, record $825. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $46,725.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $405–$1,227†‡ | $758†‡ | $11,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $2,140–$7,000 | $4,000 | $57,150 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $57,150 |
| Photography | 2023 | $57,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $9,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $4,600 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $1,610 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $75 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Henry Jackson worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Jackson work is $1,920. The median William Henry Jackson photograph sells for $2,250 across 94 lots. The median William Henry Jackson work on paper sells for $500 across 5 lots. The median William Henry Jackson print sells for $2,338 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Henry Jackson photographs typically sell for $2,140–$7,000 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Jackson photographs typically sell for $405–$1,227 (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 Jackson photograph?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Jackson photograph is $2,250. 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 Jackson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Jackson photograph is $57,150.
What is the average price of a medium William Henry Jackson photograph?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Henry Jackson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small William Henry Jackson photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Henry Jackson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $758, 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 Jackson's auction record?
William Henry Jackson's auction record is $57,150, set in 2023.
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