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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.