William Pierce Stubbs (1842–1909)
William Pierce Stubbs is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,463. 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 Pierce Stubbs sold in 2026 for $5,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pierce Stubbs work is $5,463.
The median William Pierce Stubbs painting sells for $5,629 across 52 lots.
The median William Pierce Stubbs sculpture sells for $3,000 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Pierce Stubbs paintings typically sell for $3,462–$8,741 (the middle half of 50 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 | 59 | $5,629†‡ | $21,000‡ | 88.1% | 2026-08-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | 2009-01-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,775‡ | $21,000‡ | — | 2008-02-17 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $3,462–$8,741†‡ | $5,650†‡ | $21,000‡ |
† 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 | 2005 | $21,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $17,775 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $3,000 |
‡ 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 William Pierce Stubbs worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pierce Stubbs work is $5,463. The median William Pierce Stubbs painting sells for $5,629 across 52 lots. The median William Pierce Stubbs sculpture sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Pierce Stubbs paintings typically sell for $3,462–$8,741 (the middle half of 50 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 Pierce Stubbs painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Pierce Stubbs painting is $5,629. 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 Pierce Stubbs's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Pierce Stubbs painting is $21,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium William Pierce Stubbs painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Pierce Stubbs painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,650, 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 William Pierce Stubbs's auction record?
William Pierce Stubbs's auction record is $21,000, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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