William John Hennessy (1839–1917)
William John Hennessy is a British artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $3,977. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William John Hennessy sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $13,079 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William John Hennessy on OpeningBid →What is a William John Hennessy work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Hennessy work is $3,977.
The median William John Hennessy painting sells for $8,528 across 2 lots.
The median William John Hennessy work on paper sells for $243 across 1 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 | 2 | $8,528† | $13,079† | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $243† | $243† | — | 2020-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,079† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,977† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $243† |
† 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 John Hennessy worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Hennessy work is $3,977. The median William John Hennessy painting sells for $8,528 across 2 lots. The median William John Hennessy work on paper sells for $243 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William John Hennessy's auction record?
William John Hennessy's auction record is $13,079, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,079 (buyer's premium not included).
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