Sir William Petty (1623–1687)
Sir William Petty is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $721. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sir William Petty is recorded as sold in 2024 for $1,269; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Petty work is $721.
The median Sir William Petty print sells for $496 across 8 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 | 9 | $496†‡ | $1,269‡ | 88.9% | 2026-02-24 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $411–$612†‡ | $496†‡ | $1,269‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,269‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $893 |
‡ 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 Sir William Petty worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Petty work is $721. The median Sir William Petty print sells for $496 across 8 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 Sir William Petty's auction record?
Sir William Petty's auction record is $16,062, set in 2010.
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