William James Muller (1812–1845)
William James Muller is a British artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $602. 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 James Muller sold in 2026 for $608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William James Muller work is $602.
The median William James Muller painting sells for $513 across 29 lots.
The median William James Muller work on paper sells for $587 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $513†‡ | $25,200 | 74.4% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $587†‡ | $7,273 | 67.9% | 2026-03-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,273† | $25,200 | — | 2022-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $125–$1,280†‡ | $471†‡ | $25,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $413–$780†‡ | $477†‡ | $6,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 14 | $328–$925†‡ | $592†‡ | $7,273 |
† 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 | 2022 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,273 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $6,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,559 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William James Muller worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William James Muller work is $602. The median William James Muller painting sells for $513 across 29 lots. The median William James Muller work on paper sells for $587 across 19 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 James Muller painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William James Muller painting is $513. 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 James Muller's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William James Muller painting is $25,200.
What is the average price of a William James Muller work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William James Muller work on paper is $587. 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 James Muller's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William James Muller work on paper is $7,273.
What is the average price of a medium William James Muller painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William James Muller painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small William James Muller work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William James Muller work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $592, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 James Muller's auction record?
William James Muller's auction record is $25,200, set in 2022.
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