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# William James Webbe (1830–1904)

William James Webbe is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $12,600.

A work by William James Webbe sold in 2025 for $50,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William James Webbe work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William James Webbe work is $12,600.

The median William James Webbe painting sells for $50,713 across 5 lots.

The median William James Webbe work on paper sells for $10,080 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $50,713† | $62,560 | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $10,080 | $12,600 | — | 2024-10-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $62,560 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $53,403 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,080 |

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 James Webbe worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William James Webbe work is $12,600. The median William James Webbe painting sells for $50,713 across 5 lots. The median William James Webbe work on paper sells for $10,080 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William James Webbe's auction record?

William James Webbe's auction record is $62,560, set in 2019.

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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.