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# William John Hennessy (1839–1917)

William John Hennessy is an Irish artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,506. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William John Hennessy sold in 2026 for $6,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William John Hennessy work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Hennessy work is $6,506.

The median William John Hennessy painting sells for $4,419 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $4,419‡ | $45,825 | 85.7% | 2026-06-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $45,825 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $17,268 |

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 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Hennessy work is $6,506. The median William John Hennessy painting sells for $4,419 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William John Hennessy's auction record?

William John Hennessy's auction record is $45,825, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.