William Samuel Horton (1865–1936)
William Samuel Horton is an American artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $715. 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 Samuel Horton sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $13,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Samuel Horton work is $715.
The median William Samuel Horton work on paper sells for $545 across 58 lots.
The median William Samuel Horton painting sells for $5,562 across 32 lots.
The median William Samuel Horton print sells for $1,880 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Samuel Horton work on papers typically sell for $371–$715 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) William Samuel Horton paintings typically sell for $2,250–$13,683 (the middle half of 23 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 | 3 | $1,880 | $5,288 | — | 2005-03-04 |
| Paintings | 37 | $5,562†‡ | $47,104 | 86.5% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $545†‡ | $2,750 | 85.3% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $43,750 | $47,104 | — | 2023-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Samuel Horton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,880. Paintings (37 lots) median $5,562, record $47,104. A typical William Samuel Horton painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $43,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $898–$5,769† | $1,600† | $13,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,250–$13,683‡ | $5,625‡ | $47,104 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $570–$1,290†‡ | $690†‡ | $2,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $371–$715† | $486† | $2,125 |
† 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 | 2023 | $47,104 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $47,104 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $5,288 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,880 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Samuel Horton worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Samuel Horton work is $715. The median William Samuel Horton work on paper sells for $545 across 58 lots. The median William Samuel Horton painting sells for $5,562 across 32 lots. The median William Samuel Horton print sells for $1,880 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Samuel Horton work on papers typically sell for $371–$715 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Samuel Horton paintings typically sell for $2,250–$13,683 (the middle half of 23 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 Samuel Horton work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Samuel Horton work on paper is $545. 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 Samuel Horton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Samuel Horton work on paper is $2,750.
What is the average price of a William Samuel Horton painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Samuel Horton painting is $5,562. 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 Samuel Horton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Samuel Horton painting is $47,104.
What is the average price of a medium William Samuel Horton work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Samuel Horton work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium William Samuel Horton painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Samuel Horton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Samuel Horton's auction record?
William Samuel Horton's auction record is $47,104, set in 2023.
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