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# William J. Hennessy (1839–1917)

William J. Hennessy is an Irish artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,643.

A work by William J. Hennessy sold in 2015 for $4,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William J. Hennessy work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Hennessy work is $4,643.

The median William J. Hennessy painting sells for $5,682 across 6 lots.

The median William J. Hennessy work on paper sells for $2,350 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $5,682 | $8,419 | 60% | 2024-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 | — | 2003-05-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,419 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,364 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,350 |

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 J. Hennessy worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Hennessy work is $4,643. The median William J. Hennessy painting sells for $5,682 across 6 lots. The median William J. Hennessy work on paper sells for $2,350 across 1 lots.

### What is William J. Hennessy's auction record?

William J. Hennessy's auction record is $8,419, set in 2015.

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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.