> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-osborne-rha · updated 2026-11-02

# William Osborne (1823–1901)

William Osborne is an Irish artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,140. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Osborne sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,634 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Osborne work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Osborne work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Osborne work is $3,140.

The median William Osborne painting sells for $2,694 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,694† | $11,567 | 88.9% | 2026-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,882–$2,769† | $2,272† | $3,634† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $11,567 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,487† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Osborne worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Osborne work is $3,140. The median William Osborne painting sells for $2,694 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Osborne's auction record?

William Osborne's auction record is $11,567, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.