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# William Plunkett

## What is William Plunkett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for William Plunkett at 13 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,535 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,280–$2,380, n=9). The auction record is $3,231 for 'Kingston' armchairs (2025, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Kingston' armchairs, 1928 | Aluminium supports | $3,231 | Sworders | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Kingston, 1970 | Black upholstery, raised on aluminium supports | $3,231 | Sworders | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Kingston chair, 1960 | Furniture | $2,507 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2022 |
| 4 | Two 'Kingston' armchairs, 1960s | Metal, fabric | $2,380 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | 'Epsom' lounge chair and ottoman, 1966 | Chromium | $2,219 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Kingston, 1960s | Metal, fabric | $1,546 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2025 |
| 7 | William Plunkett (1928-2013),, 1970 | Cream upholstery and aluminium supports | $1,535 | Sworders | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | a pair of club armchairs, c.1970, each with cream upholstery and raised on aluminium supports, 1928 | Aluminium supports | $1,535 | Sworders | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Reigate rocking chair and ottoman, 1968 | Nylon-coated steel, aluminum, leather upholstery, rubber coated-canvas webbing | $1,280 | Wright | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Kingston chair | Plywood | $1,241 | Bukowskis | Oct 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $1,535 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,535 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Plunkett is a British artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,260. 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 Plunkett sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Plunkett work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Plunkett work is $1,260.

The median William Plunkett sculpture sells for $1,095 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,095 | $1,280 | — | 2026-09-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,280 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $910 |

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 Plunkett worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Plunkett work is $1,260. The median William Plunkett sculpture sells for $1,095 across 2 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 William Plunkett's auction record?

William Plunkett's auction record is $3,231, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Plunkett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-plunkett (updated 2026-11-02).

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.