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# William Russell Flint (1880–1969)

## What is William Russell Flint’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 799 auction results for William Russell Flint at 39 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,239 including buyer’s premium (middle half $687–$5,469, n=45). The auction record is $536,370 for The Judgement of Paris (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Judgement of Paris, 1880 | Lin | $536,370 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Quinterelle II, 1880 | Watercolour | $127,378 | Bonhams | Jan 2014 |
| 3 | Nine Studies, 1880 | Black chalk | $124,577 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | Griselda, 1880 | Watercolor | $106,244 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 5 | Monique - La Belle Nageuse | Watercolour with bodycolour and tempera | $101,716 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Olearia | Colour on paper | $95,373 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | A Gift of Gladioli: Cecilia, 1880 | Watercolor | $87,837 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Jasmin, 1880 | Gouache | $86,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 9 | Model and critic, 1880 | Gouache | $77,922 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 10 | Cecilia; Looking at the unfinished picture, 1880 | Watercolor | $71,457 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $15,075 |
| Works on paper | 204 | $6,857 |
| Other | 291 | $421 |
| Prints | 49 | $356 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 257 | $2,658 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 262 | $487 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 799 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Russell Flint is a British (modern) artist with 1,012 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,154. 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 Flint sold in 2026 for $2,067, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a William Russell Flint work worth?

Across 695 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Russell Flint work is $1,154.

The median William Russell Flint work on paper sells for $2,506 across 447 lots.

The median William Russell Flint print sells for $140 across 219 lots.

The median William Russell Flint painting sells for $14,926 across 42 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Russell Flint work on papers typically sell for $973–$7,556 (the middle half of 235 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William Russell Flint work on papers typically sell for $235–$12,139 (the middle half of 195 sold 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 | 364 | $140†‡ | $22,500 | 60.2% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 71 | $14,926‡ | $127,378 | 59.2% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 547 | $2,506†‡ | $124,577 | 81.7% | 2026-09-16 |
| Photography | 6 | $373†‡ | $439‡ | 50% | 2022-07-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $42,972 | $536,370 | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Russell Flint's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (364 lots) median $140 with 60.2% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $14,926, record $127,378. A typical William Russell Flint painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 46 lots) the median is $42,972.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $150–$609†‡ | $253†‡ | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 136 | $56–$236†‡ | $101†‡ | $1,347 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,425–$21,668 | $8,945 | $62,115 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $11,565–$40,545‡ | $15,922‡ | $127,378 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 235 | $973–$7,556†‡ | $3,142†‡ | $87,837 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 195 | $235–$12,139†‡ | $532†‡ | $124,577 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $127,378 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $124,577 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $106,244 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $62,115 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $21,065 |
| Photography | 2005 | $439‡ |
| Photography | 2006 | $373‡ |

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

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 Flint worth?

Across 695 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Russell Flint work is $1,154. The median William Russell Flint work on paper sells for $2,506 across 447 lots. The median William Russell Flint print sells for $140 across 219 lots. The median William Russell Flint painting sells for $14,926 across 42 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Russell Flint work on papers typically sell for $973–$7,556 (the middle half of 235 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Russell Flint work on papers typically sell for $235–$12,139 (the middle half of 195 sold 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 the average price of a William Russell Flint work on paper?

Based on 447 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Russell Flint work on paper is $2,506. 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 Flint's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Russell Flint work on paper is $124,577.

### What is the average price of a William Russell Flint print?

Based on 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Russell Flint print is $140. 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 Flint's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Russell Flint print is $22,500.

### What is the average price of a William Russell Flint painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Russell Flint painting is $14,926. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Russell Flint's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Russell Flint painting is $127,378.

### What is the average price of a small William Russell Flint work on paper?

Based on 235 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Russell Flint work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium William Russell Flint work on paper?

Based on 195 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Russell Flint work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Flint's auction record?

William Russell Flint's auction record is $536,370, set in 2019.

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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.