William Mcgregor Paxton (1869–1941)
William Mcgregor Paxton is an American artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Mcgregor Paxton sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mcgregor Paxton work is $2,000.
The median William Mcgregor Paxton painting sells for $7,638 across 32 lots.
The median William Mcgregor Paxton work on paper sells for $652 across 29 lots.
The median William Mcgregor Paxton print sells for $39,042 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Mcgregor Paxton work on papers typically sell for $350–$948 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) William Mcgregor Paxton paintings typically sell for $2,334–$67,374 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 2 | $39,042‡ | $78,000 | — | 2026-07-23 |
| Paintings | 40 | $7,638 | $858,509 | 80% | 2024-01-19 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $652†‡ | $22,000† | 87.9% | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $178,939 | $858,509 | — | 2019-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Mcgregor Paxton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $39,042. Paintings (40 lots) median $7,638, record $858,509. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $178,939.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $854–$6,478 | $2,362 | $109,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,334–$67,374 | $7,638 | $834,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $350–$948†‡ | $652†‡ | $22,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $858,509 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $834,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $78,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $22,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $84‡ |
† 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 Mcgregor Paxton worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mcgregor Paxton work is $2,000. The median William Mcgregor Paxton painting sells for $7,638 across 32 lots. The median William Mcgregor Paxton work on paper sells for $652 across 29 lots. The median William Mcgregor Paxton print sells for $39,042 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Mcgregor Paxton work on papers typically sell for $350–$948 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Mcgregor Paxton paintings typically sell for $2,334–$67,374 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 William Mcgregor Paxton painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mcgregor Paxton painting is $7,638.
What is William Mcgregor Paxton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mcgregor Paxton painting is $858,509.
What is the average price of a William Mcgregor Paxton work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mcgregor Paxton work on paper is $652. 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 Mcgregor Paxton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mcgregor Paxton work on paper is $22,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small William Mcgregor Paxton work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Mcgregor Paxton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium William Mcgregor Paxton painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Mcgregor Paxton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William Mcgregor Paxton's auction record?
William Mcgregor Paxton's auction record is $858,509, set in 2007.
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