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# William Pumphrey (1817–1905)

William Pumphrey is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $350.

A work by William Pumphrey sold in 2024 for $419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Pumphrey work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pumphrey work is $350.

The median William Pumphrey print sells for $281 across 3 lots.

The median William Pumphrey photograph sells for $419 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $281 | $740 | — | 2022-05-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $419 | $419 | 50% | 2024-06-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $740 |
| Photography | 2024 | $419 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $281 |

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 Pumphrey worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pumphrey work is $350. The median William Pumphrey print sells for $281 across 3 lots. The median William Pumphrey photograph sells for $419 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Pumphrey's auction record?

William Pumphrey's auction record is $740, set in 2020.

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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.