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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.