William Henry Jackson (1843–1942)
What is William Henry Jackson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for William Henry Jackson at 7 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $720–$1,440, n=13). The auction record is $20,000 for Rare sample album with 742 half stereo views (2013, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sangre de Cristo from Marshall Pass (No. 1054), from The Rocky Mountains, Scenes Along the Denver and Rio Grande Railway * Veta Pass (No. 1017), from Across the Continent, Scenes Along the New Trunk Line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway in Colorado and Utah., 1881 | Photographs | $6,440 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2001 |
| 2 | The Sangre de Cristo from Marshall Pass (No. 1054), from The Rocky Mountains, Scenes Along the Denver and Rio Grande Railway * Veta Pass (No. 1017), from Across the Continent, Scenes Along the New Trunk Line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway in Colorado and Utah, 1881 | Photographs | $3,910 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 1996 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 62 | $1,020 |
| Other | 9 | $444 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $2,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $835 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
William Henry Jackson is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,020. 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 2025 for $4,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Henry Jackson on OpeningBid →What is a William Henry Jackson work worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Jackson work is $1,020.
The median William Henry Jackson photograph sells for $1,092 across 79 lots.
The median William Henry Jackson work on paper sells for $9,600 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Jackson photographs typically sell for $546–$1,425 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $9,600 | $9,600 | — | 2012-11-15 |
| Photography | 90 | $1,092‡ | $39,499 | 87.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $20,000 | $39,499 | — | 2013-10-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $546–$1,425‡ | $922‡ | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,065–$3,808‡ | $2,223‡ | $32,093 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $39,499 |
| Photography | 2008 | $32,093 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $9,600 |
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 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Jackson work is $1,020. The median William Henry Jackson photograph sells for $1,092 across 79 lots. The median William Henry Jackson work on paper sells for $9,600 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Henry Jackson photographs typically sell for $546–$1,425 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Henry Jackson photograph?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Jackson photograph is $1,092. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Henry Jackson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Jackson photograph is $39,499.
What is the average price of a small William Henry Jackson photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Henry Jackson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium William Henry Jackson photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Henry Jackson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,223, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Henry Jackson's auction record?
William Henry Jackson's auction record is $39,499, set in 2008.
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