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# William MacTaggart I (1835–1910)

William MacTaggart I is a British (modern) artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,854.

A work by William MacTaggart I sold in 2012 for $16,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William MacTaggart I work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William MacTaggart I work is $2,854.

The median William MacTaggart I painting sells for $4,617 across 5 lots.

The median William MacTaggart I work on paper sells for $1,091 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,617 | $40,616 | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,091 | $1,091 | — | 2006-08-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $40,616 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $16,143 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,091 |

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 MacTaggart I worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William MacTaggart I work is $2,854. The median William MacTaggart I painting sells for $4,617 across 5 lots. The median William MacTaggart I work on paper sells for $1,091 across 1 lots.

### What is William MacTaggart I's auction record?

William MacTaggart I's auction record is $40,616, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.