Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811–1863)
Thackeray, William Makepeace is a British artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $371. 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 Thackeray, William Makepeace sold in 2026 for $371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thackeray, William Makepeace work is $371.
The median Thackeray, William Makepeace print sells for $335 across 8 lots.
The median Thackeray, William Makepeace work on paper sells for $890 across 3 lots.
The median Thackeray, William Makepeace photograph sells for $93 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $335†‡ | $960 | 72.7% | 2024-08-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $890‡ | $6,080 | — | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,003† | $1,003† | — | 2013-01-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $93‡ | $93‡ | — | 2017-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,250 | $6,080 | — | 2016-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $6,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1,003† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $960 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $890‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $750 |
| Photography | 2017 | $93‡ |
† 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 Thackeray, William Makepeace worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thackeray, William Makepeace work is $371. The median Thackeray, William Makepeace print sells for $335 across 8 lots. The median Thackeray, William Makepeace work on paper sells for $890 across 3 lots. The median Thackeray, William Makepeace photograph sells for $93 across 1 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 Thackeray, William Makepeace print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thackeray, William Makepeace print is $335. 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 Thackeray, William Makepeace's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thackeray, William Makepeace print is $960.
What is Thackeray, William Makepeace's auction record?
Thackeray, William Makepeace's auction record is $6,080, set in 2003.
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