> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-palin · updated 2026-11-01

# William Palin (1862–1947)

William Palin is a British artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $16,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Palin sold in 1996 for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Palin work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Palin work is $16,250.

The median William Palin painting sells for $16,250 across 4 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 | $16,250† | $30,000† | 44.4% | 2022-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $30,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $20,000† |

† 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 Palin worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Palin work is $16,250. The median William Palin painting sells for $16,250 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Palin's auction record is $30,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $30,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Palin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-palin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.