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# WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD (1854–1925)

WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD is an English artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $307. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $442 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD work is $307.

The median WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD painting sells for $300 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD paintings typically sell for $150–$425 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $300† | $16,534† | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,507† | $16,534† | — | 2021-10-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $150–$425† | $265† | $588† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $368–$480† | $388† | $553† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $16,534† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $588† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 KIRKWOOD worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD work is $307. The median WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD painting sells for $300 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD paintings typically sell for $150–$425 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD painting is $300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD painting is $16,534. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,534 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD's auction record?

WILLIAM HENRY KIRKWOOD's auction record is $16,534, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,534 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 KIRKWOOD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-henry-kirkwood (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.