William Phelps Phelps (1848–1923)
William Phelps Phelps is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,870. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Phelps Phelps sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $14,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Phelps Phelps work is $1,870.
The median William Phelps Phelps painting sells for $1,855 across 54 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Phelps Phelps paintings typically sell for $1,100–$3,335 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $1,855†‡ | $14,000† | 90% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,650†‡ | $14,000† | — | 2024-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $719–$2,473‡ | $1,495‡ | $4,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,100–$3,335†‡ | $1,870†‡ | $8,000‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,100–$12,650†‡ | $2,300†‡ | $14,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $14,000† |
| Paintings | 2000 | $12,650 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Phelps Phelps worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Phelps Phelps work is $1,870. The median William Phelps Phelps painting sells for $1,855 across 54 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Phelps Phelps paintings typically sell for $1,100–$3,335 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 Phelps Phelps painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Phelps Phelps painting is $1,855. 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 Phelps Phelps's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Phelps Phelps painting is $14,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium William Phelps Phelps painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Phelps Phelps painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small William Phelps Phelps painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Phelps Phelps painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Phelps Phelps's auction record?
William Phelps Phelps's auction record is $14,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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