William Henry Margetson (1861–1940)
William Henry Margetson is a British (modern) artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $7,517. 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 Margetson sold in 2023 for $9,727, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Henry Margetson on OpeningBid →What is a William Henry Margetson work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Margetson work is $7,517.
The median William Henry Margetson painting sells for $9,106 across 11 lots.
The median William Henry Margetson work on paper sells for $352 across 4 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 | 15 | $9,106‡ | $57,759 | 73.3% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $352†‡ | $499‡ | 66.7% | 2025-05-28 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,576–$14,036‡ | $8,622‡ | $57,759 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $57,759 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $43,481 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $499‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $385 |
‡ 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 Margetson worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Margetson work is $7,517. The median William Henry Margetson painting sells for $9,106 across 11 lots. The median William Henry Margetson work on paper sells for $352 across 4 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 Margetson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Margetson painting is $9,106. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Henry Margetson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Margetson painting is $57,759.
What is William Henry Margetson's auction record?
William Henry Margetson's auction record is $57,759, set in 2012.
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