William Kidd (1790–1863)
William Kidd is a British (modern) artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $603. 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 Kidd sold in 2023 for $2,532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Kidd on OpeningBid →What is a William Kidd work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kidd work is $603.
The median William Kidd painting sells for $603 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $603†‡ | $2,810‡ | 77.8% | 2024-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $502–$603†‡ | $603†‡ | $2,810‡ |
† 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 | 2009 | $2,810‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,532 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Kidd worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kidd work is $603. The median William Kidd painting sells for $603 across 7 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 William Kidd's auction record?
William Kidd's auction record is $2,810, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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