William Langley (1852–1922)
William Langley is a British artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $482. 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 Langley sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Langley work is $482.
The median William Langley painting sells for $482 across 33 lots.
The median William Langley work on paper sells for $165 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Langley paintings typically sell for $303–$969 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 40 | $482†‡ | $3,396 | 82.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $165‡ | $165‡ | 25% | 2004-03-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,272 | $3,396 | — | 2023-04-04 |
† 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) | 27 | $303–$969†‡ | $482†‡ | $3,396 |
† 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 | 2010 | $3,396 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,272 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $165‡ |
‡ 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 Langley worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Langley work is $482. The median William Langley painting sells for $482 across 33 lots. The median William Langley work on paper sells for $165 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Langley paintings typically sell for $303–$969 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Langley painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Langley painting is $482. 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 Langley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Langley painting is $3,396.
What is the average price of a medium William Langley painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Langley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $482, 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 Langley's auction record?
William Langley's auction record is $3,396, set in 2010.
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