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# William Herbert Allen (1863–1943)

William Herbert Allen is a British (modern) artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $214. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Herbert Allen sold in 2022 for $531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Herbert Allen work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Herbert Allen work is $214.

The median William Herbert Allen work on paper sells for $184 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $184† | $531 | — | 2022-07-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $81–$244† | $184† | $531 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $531 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $249 |

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 Herbert Allen worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Herbert Allen work is $214. The median William Herbert Allen work on paper sells for $184 across 7 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 William Herbert Allen's auction record?

William Herbert Allen's auction record is $531, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.