William Russell
William Russell is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $134. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Russell is recorded as sold in 2025 for $134; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Russell on OpeningBid →What is a William Russell work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Russell work is $134.
The median William Russell painting sells for $650 across 1 lots.
The median William Russell print sells for $93 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $93† | $107 | — | 2017-12-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | $650† | $650† | 50% | 2024-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Russell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $93. Paintings (2 lots) median $650, record $650. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included). A typical William Russell painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $650† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $107 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $78† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Russell worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Russell work is $134. The median William Russell painting sells for $650 across 1 lots. The median William Russell print sells for $93 across 2 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 Russell's auction record?
William Russell's auction record is $650, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included).
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