William Prinsep (1794–1874)
William Prinsep is a British (modern) artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,712. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Prinsep sold in 2025 for $6,712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Prinsep on OpeningBid →What is a William Prinsep work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Prinsep work is $6,712.
The median William Prinsep work on paper sells for $7,010 across 5 lots.
The median William Prinsep painting sells for $34,927 across 1 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 | 1 | $34,927‡ | $34,927‡ | — | 2024-08-14 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $7,010† | $36,959 | 62.5% | 2025-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $36,959 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $34,927‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $7,309 |
‡ 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 Prinsep worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Prinsep work is $6,712. The median William Prinsep work on paper sells for $7,010 across 5 lots. The median William Prinsep painting sells for $34,927 across 1 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 Prinsep's auction record?
William Prinsep's auction record is $36,959, set in 2025.
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