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# 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.

**1 William Russell Birch work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Russell Birch work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.