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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.