William Kay Blacklock (1872–1922)
William Kay Blacklock is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,740. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Kay Blacklock sold in 2023 for $3,482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kay Blacklock work is $2,740.
The median William Kay Blacklock painting sells for $4,637 across 18 lots.
The median William Kay Blacklock work on paper sells for $215 across 1 lots.
The median William Kay Blacklock print sells for $240 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $240† | $240† | — | 2012-11-17 |
| Paintings | 21 | $4,637†‡ | $50,333 | 85.7% | 2025-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $215† | $215† | 33.3% | 2024-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Kay Blacklock's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $240. Paintings (21 lots) median $4,637, record $50,333. A typical William Kay Blacklock painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $569–$2,039† | $1,429† | $7,484 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,637–$20,903‡ | $6,266‡ | $50,333 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $50,333 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $25,094 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $240† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $215† |
† 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 Kay Blacklock worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kay Blacklock work is $2,740. The median William Kay Blacklock painting sells for $4,637 across 18 lots. The median William Kay Blacklock work on paper sells for $215 across 1 lots. The median William Kay Blacklock print sells for $240 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a William Kay Blacklock painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Kay Blacklock painting is $4,637. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Kay Blacklock's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Kay Blacklock painting is $50,333.
What is the average price of a medium William Kay Blacklock painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Kay Blacklock painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Kay Blacklock's auction record?
William Kay Blacklock's auction record is $50,333, set in 2011.
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