William Russell Birch (1755–1834)
William Russell Birch is a British (modern) artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,500.
A work by William Russell Birch sold in 2021 for $7,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Russell Birch work is $2,500.
The median William Russell Birch print sells for $515 across 2 lots.
The median William Russell Birch painting sells for $88,125 across 1 lots.
The median William Russell Birch work on paper sells for $758 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 | $515† | $1,000 | 66.7% | 2023-05-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $88,125 | $88,125 | — | 2004-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $758 | $758 | — | 1999-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Russell Birch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $515 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $88,125, record $88,125. A typical William Russell Birch painting sells for around 171× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $88,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $758 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $30† |
† 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 Birch worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Russell Birch work is $2,500. The median William Russell Birch print sells for $515 across 2 lots. The median William Russell Birch painting sells for $88,125 across 1 lots. The median William Russell Birch work on paper sells for $758 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Russell Birch's auction record?
William Russell Birch's auction record is $88,125, set in 2004.
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