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# William Morris Hunt (1824–1879)

William Morris Hunt is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,607. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Morris Hunt sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Morris Hunt work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Morris Hunt work is $2,607.

The median William Morris Hunt painting sells for $3,000 across 41 lots.

The median William Morris Hunt work on paper sells for $690 across 10 lots.

The median William Morris Hunt print sells for $250 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Morris Hunt paintings typically sell for $1,448–$3,476 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $250 | $1,092 | 50% | 2009-10-18 |
| Paintings | 43 | $3,000 | $391,000 | 95.3% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $690 | $2,820 | — | 2023-05-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $21,977 | $41,125 | — | 2014-02-07 |
| Photography | 1 | $977 | $977 | — | 1995-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,125 | $391,000 | — | 2006-03-12 |

William Morris Hunt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $250 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $3,000, record $391,000. A typical William Morris Hunt painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $41,125.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,448–$3,476 | $2,789 | $12,650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,425–$12,575 | $3,494 | $391,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $264–$921 | $690 | $2,820 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $391,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $41,125 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $20,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2,829 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $1,092 |
| Photography | 1995 | $977 |

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 Morris Hunt worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Morris Hunt work is $2,607. The median William Morris Hunt painting sells for $3,000 across 41 lots. The median William Morris Hunt work on paper sells for $690 across 10 lots. The median William Morris Hunt print sells for $250 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Morris Hunt paintings typically sell for $1,448–$3,476 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Morris Hunt painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Morris Hunt painting is $3,000.

### What is William Morris Hunt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Morris Hunt painting is $391,000.

### What is the average price of a small William Morris Hunt painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Morris Hunt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium William Morris Hunt painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Morris Hunt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Morris Hunt's auction record?

William Morris Hunt's auction record is $391,000, set in 2006.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Morris Hunt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-morris-hunt (updated 2026-11-03).

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.