William Lucas (1840–1895)
William Lucas is a British artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $859. 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 Lucas sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $864 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Lucas on OpeningBid →What is a William Lucas work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lucas work is $859.
The median William Lucas painting sells for $1,032 across 9 lots.
The median William Lucas work on paper sells for $780 across 4 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 | $1,032† | $6,875† | — | 2023-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $780†‡ | $2,272‡ | — | 2026-06-10 |
† 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) | 7 | $916–$1,850† | $1,200† | $6,875† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $6,875† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $2,272‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $859‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Lucas worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lucas work is $859. The median William Lucas painting sells for $1,032 across 9 lots. The median William Lucas work on paper sells for $780 across 4 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 Lucas's auction record?
William Lucas's auction record is $6,875, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,875 (buyer's premium not included).
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