William Mulready (1786–1863)
William Mulready is an Irish artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,610. 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 William Mulready sold in 2016 for $1,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mulready work is $1,610.
The median William Mulready painting sells for $2,403 across 10 lots.
The median William Mulready work on paper sells for $1,329 across 10 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 | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 27 | $2,403†‡ | $47,034 | 37% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,329†‡ | $7,414‡ | 62.5% | 2022-07-06 |
† 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) | 5 | $233–$6,325†‡ | $386†‡ | $7,458 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $621–$5,007† | $4,186† | $47,034 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $181–$2,146†‡ | $672†‡ | $3,630 |
† 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 | 2014 | $47,034 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $7,458 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,414‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,630 |
‡ 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 Mulready worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mulready work is $1,610. The median William Mulready painting sells for $2,403 across 10 lots. The median William Mulready work on paper sells for $1,329 across 10 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 Mulready painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mulready painting is $2,403. 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 Mulready's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mulready painting is $47,034.
What is the average price of a William Mulready work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mulready work on paper is $1,329. 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 Mulready's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mulready work on paper is $7,414. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is William Mulready's auction record?
William Mulready's auction record is $47,034, set in 2014.
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