William Hunter (b. 1200)
What is William Hunter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for William Hunter at 8 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,145 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,275–$16,508, n=6). The auction record is $19,050 for Shadow Grass II (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Grass II, 1996 | Not explicitly stated | $19,050 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Jade Moon, 1947 | Palo santo, incised | $18,200 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Retusa Grass, 1991 | Not explicitly stated | $11,430 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Sunrise Iris | Cocobolo | $5,625 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 5 | Mesa Blossom, 1947 | Cocobolo, incised | $2,860 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Blossom, 1947 | Kingwood, incised | $2,080 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Alpine Glow, 1986 | Pink ivory wood | $1,905 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled vessel, 1986 | Ebony | $1,820 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Flowers of Autumn | Oil on canvas | $1,083 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travels through France, Turkey, and Hungary, to Vienna, in 1792. To which are added several tours in Hungary, in 1799 and 1800, 1769 | 'Largest paper with coloured plates, 20 copies printed' (Lowndes). The fine stipple engravings in the work are remarkably printed in colour. Originally published in 1796, this third edition was significantly expanded to include Hunter's tours of Hungary made in 1799 and 1800. William Hunter (c.1769-1815) had initially travelled, in 1792, through France and the eastern Mediterranean to Constantinople and over land on his return journey through the Romanian Principalities. The frontispiece of Selim IlI is by Nutter after Duchateau and the other plates by various artists including Dalvimart, van Mour and Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Atabey I, 602; Bobins V, 1693; Lowndes III, p.1145 | $6,917 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $11,430 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,888 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
William Hunter is an undetermined artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,080. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Hunter sold in 2026 for $18,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Hunter on OpeningBid →What is a William Hunter work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hunter work is $2,080.
The median William Hunter painting sells for $1,536 across 3 lots.
The median William Hunter print sells for $6,917 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $6,917 | $6,917 | — | 2023-07-13 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,536‡ | $1,536‡ | 60% | 2023-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Hunter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $6,917. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,536, record $1,536. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,917 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,536‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,536‡ |
‡ 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 Hunter worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hunter work is $2,080. The median William Hunter painting sells for $1,536 across 3 lots. The median William Hunter print sells for $6,917 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Hunter's auction record?
William Hunter's auction record is $19,050, set in 2026.
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