William Lamb Picknell (1854–1897)
William Lamb Picknell is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,983. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Lamb Picknell sold in 2026 for $33,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lamb Picknell work is $4,983.
The median William Lamb Picknell painting sells for $5,268 across 15 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 | 16 | $5,268†‡ | $44,650 | 93.8% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,412–$29,010†‡ | $7,637†‡ | $44,650 |
† 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 | 2000 | $44,650 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $37,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Lamb Picknell worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lamb Picknell work is $4,983. The median William Lamb Picknell painting sells for $5,268 across 15 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 Lamb Picknell painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lamb Picknell painting is $5,268. 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 Lamb Picknell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lamb Picknell painting is $44,650.
What is the average price of a medium William Lamb Picknell painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Lamb Picknell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Lamb Picknell's auction record?
William Lamb Picknell's auction record is $44,650, set in 2000.
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