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# 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 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Mcgregor Paxton work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.