William Notman (1826–1891)
William Notman is a Canadian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $596. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Notman sold in 2026 for $845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Notman on OpeningBid →What is a William Notman work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Notman work is $596.
The median William Notman photograph sells for $397 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 14 | $397†‡ | $2,300 | — | 2026-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $232–$830‡ | $596‡ | $960 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2001 | $2,300 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,397 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Notman worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Notman work is $596. The median William Notman photograph sells for $397 across 14 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 Notman photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Notman photograph is $397. 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 Notman's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Notman photograph is $2,300.
What is William Notman's auction record?
William Notman's auction record is $2,300, set in 2001.
See the full William Notman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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