William Quiller Orchardson (1832–1910)
William Quiller Orchardson is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,403. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Quiller Orchardson sold in 2024 for $2,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Quiller Orchardson work is $2,403.
The median William Quiller Orchardson painting sells for $2,527 across 9 lots.
The median William Quiller Orchardson print sells for $300 across 1 lots.
The median William Quiller Orchardson photograph sells for $9,619 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $300 | $300 | — | 2012-12-02 |
| Paintings | 12 | $2,527‡ | $56,806 | 75% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $158‡ | $158‡ | — | 2016-10-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $9,619‡ | $9,619‡ | — | 1999-02-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Quiller Orchardson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $300. Paintings (12 lots) median $2,527, record $56,806. A typical William Quiller Orchardson painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $56,806 |
| Photography | 1999 | $9,619‡ |
| Paintings | 1997 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $300 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $158‡ |
‡ 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 Quiller Orchardson worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Quiller Orchardson work is $2,403. The median William Quiller Orchardson painting sells for $2,527 across 9 lots. The median William Quiller Orchardson print sells for $300 across 1 lots. The median William Quiller Orchardson photograph sells for $9,619 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Quiller Orchardson painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Quiller Orchardson painting is $2,527. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Quiller Orchardson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Quiller Orchardson painting is $56,806.
What is William Quiller Orchardson's auction record?
William Quiller Orchardson's auction record is $56,806, set in 2016.
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