William Magrath (1838–1918)
William Magrath is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,665. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Magrath sold in 2019 for $2,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Magrath on OpeningBid →What is a William Magrath work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Magrath work is $1,665.
The median William Magrath work on paper sells for $2,700 across 4 lots.
The median William Magrath painting sells for $1,606 across 7 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 | 8 | $1,606†‡ | $15,770 | 87.5% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,700 | $7,546 | 50% | 2024-07-14 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,486–$2,207† | $1,608† | $15,770 |
† 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 | 2010 | $15,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $7,546 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $3,680 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,406 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Magrath worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Magrath work is $1,665. The median William Magrath work on paper sells for $2,700 across 4 lots. The median William Magrath painting sells for $1,606 across 7 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 Magrath's auction record?
William Magrath's auction record is $15,770, set in 2010.
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