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# William Henry Yates (1845–1934)

William Henry Yates is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $678. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Henry Yates sold in 2020 for $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Henry Yates work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Yates work is $678.

The median William Henry Yates painting sells for $678 across 7 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 | 9 | $678‡ | $2,760 | 77.8% | 2024-03-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $2,760 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $822 |

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 Yates worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Yates work is $678. The median William Henry Yates painting sells for $678 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Henry Yates's auction record?

William Henry Yates's auction record is $2,760, set in 1998.

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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.