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# WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON (1887–1970)

## What is WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON at 1 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $252 including buyer’s premium (middle half $249–$685, n=5). The auction record is $1,995 for Evening (2012, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evening, 1968 | OIL ON MASONITE | $1,995 | Waddingtons | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | November, 1954 | OILS ON MASONITE | $1,043 | Waddingtons | Aug 2017 |
| 3 | Moose Creek, 1969 | OIL ON BOARD | $705 | Waddingtons | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | OPEONGO LAKE - ALGONQUIN PARK | OIL ON MASONITE | $698 | Waddingtons | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | SHINGLE MILL - MEDONTE TOWNSHIP, 1965 | OIL ON BOARD | $685 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | SNOWING - LAKE KUSHOG | OIL ON MASONITE | $534 | Waddingtons | Sep 2011 |
| 7 | SHORELINE - EAGLE LAKE - HALIBURTON | OIL ON BOARD | $433 | Waddingtons | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (THE BOAT YARD) | OIL ON BOARD | $330 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | LAKE SIMCOE - NOVEMBER | OIL ON BOARD | $312 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | B-AND-B FISH CO. LTD., GLOUCESTER, MASS., 1967 | OIL ON MASONITE | $308 | Waddingtons | Aug 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $305 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $308 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $275 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON is a Canadian artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $321.

A work by WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON sold in 2026 for $685, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON work is $321.

The median WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON painting sells for $312 across 50 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $312 | $1,995 | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | — | — | — | 2020-08-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $240–$958 | $477 | $1,995 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $270–$496 | $310 | $698 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,995 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,043 |

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 HOPKINSON worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON work is $321. The median WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON painting sells for $312 across 50 lots.

### What is the average price of a WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON painting is $312.

### What is WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON painting is $1,995.

### What is WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON's auction record?

WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON's auction record is $1,995, set in 2012.

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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.