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# William Linnell (1826–1891)

William Linnell is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,542. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Linnell sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $4,306 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Linnell work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Linnell work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Linnell work is $1,542.

The median William Linnell painting sells for $1,444 across 4 lots.

The median William Linnell work on paper sells for $1,542 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,444† | $4,306† | 44.4% | 2021-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,542 | $2,827 | 60% | 2016-03-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,306† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,827 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,702 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,542 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Linnell worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Linnell work is $1,542. The median William Linnell painting sells for $1,444 across 4 lots. The median William Linnell work on paper sells for $1,542 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Linnell's auction record?

William Linnell's auction record is $32,500, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.