William Huggins (1820–1884)
William Huggins is a British (modern) artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,099. 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 Huggins sold in 2026 for $4,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Huggins work is $2,099.
The median William Huggins painting sells for $4,190 across 25 lots.
The median William Huggins work on paper sells for $544 across 12 lots.
The median William Huggins print sells for $26 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $26† | $40† | 66.7% | 2025-01-07 |
| Paintings | 31 | $4,190‡ | $116,494 | 80.6% | 2026-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $544†‡ | $4,345 | 63.2% | 2025-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,607 | $116,494 | — | 2023-12-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Huggins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $26 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $4,190, record $116,494. A typical William Huggins painting sells for around 161× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $17,607.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,596–$4,628‡ | $4,190‡ | $15,214 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,453–$9,245‡ | $4,197‡ | $116,494 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $288–$1,112†‡ | $530†‡ | $4,345 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2020 | $116,494 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $17,607 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,345 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,339‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $40† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $12† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Huggins worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Huggins work is $2,099. The median William Huggins painting sells for $4,190 across 25 lots. The median William Huggins work on paper sells for $544 across 12 lots. The median William Huggins print sells for $26 across 2 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 Huggins painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Huggins painting is $4,190. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Huggins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Huggins painting is $116,494.
What is the average price of a William Huggins work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Huggins work on paper is $544. 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 Huggins's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Huggins work on paper is $4,345.
What is the average price of a small William Huggins painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Huggins painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium William Huggins painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Huggins painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,197, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Huggins's auction record?
William Huggins's auction record is $116,494, set in 2020.
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