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# William Perkin Babcock (1826–1899)

William Perkin Babcock is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $592.

A work by William Perkin Babcock sold in 1996 for $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Perkin Babcock work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Perkin Babcock work is $592.

The median William Perkin Babcock painting sells for $633 across 3 lots.

The median William Perkin Babcock work on paper sells for $230 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $633 | $1,200 | — | 1996-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $230 | $230 | 33.3% | 2001-07-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $1,200 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $633 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $230 |

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 Perkin Babcock worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Perkin Babcock work is $592. The median William Perkin Babcock painting sells for $633 across 3 lots. The median William Perkin Babcock work on paper sells for $230 across 1 lots.

### What is William Perkin Babcock's auction record?

William Perkin Babcock's auction record is $1,200, set in 1996.

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