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# William Rimmer (1816–1879)

William Rimmer is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $21,150. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Rimmer sold in 2005 for $21,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Rimmer work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rimmer work is $21,150.

The median William Rimmer painting sells for $17,775 across 4 lots.

The median William Rimmer print sells for $21,150 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 | $21,150 | $21,150 | — | 2005-03-04 |
| Paintings | 6 | $17,775‡ | $21,150 | 66.7% | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,150 | $21,150 | — | 2005-03-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

William Rimmer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $21,150. Paintings (6 lots) median $17,775, record $21,150. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $21,150.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $21,150 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $21,150 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $21,150 |

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 Rimmer worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rimmer work is $21,150. The median William Rimmer painting sells for $17,775 across 4 lots. The median William Rimmer print sells for $21,150 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Rimmer's auction record is $21,150, set in 2004.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Rimmer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-rimmer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.