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# William Shackleton (1872–1933)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for William Shackleton at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $463 including buyer’s premium (middle half $330–$532, n=5). The auction record is $698 for Study for the Island of dreams (2021, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study for the Island of dreams | Oil on canvas | $698 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Study for 'Grass of Parnassus', 1872 | Coloured chalks over pencil | $697 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Rainbow and Goats in an Upland Landscape, 1922 | Watercolour and bodycolour | $673 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | The embrace | Oil on board | $635 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Blessing of the Waters, 1915 | Bodycolour, watercolour and mixed media | $532 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | CARVING THE WAR MEMORIAL: THE STONEYARD AT PUTNEY BRIDGE, 1872 | Gouache on board 25 | $488 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | The Women's Peace Pageant in Hyde Park, 1926 | Gouache and ink on paper | $463 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Beneath the Mount, 1872 | Oil on canvas | $408 | Sworders | Feb 2023 |
| 9 | Study for 'The Burdens of the Sea', 1916 | Gouache and ink on paper | $330 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Burdens of the Sea, 1916 | Bodycolour on paper | $289 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $463 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $488 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Shackleton is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $583. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Shackleton sold in 2025 for $673, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Shackleton work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Shackleton work is $583.

The median William Shackleton work on paper sells for $488 across 7 lots.

The median William Shackleton painting sells for $666 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $666‡ | $4,259‡ | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $488‡ | $6,301‡ | — | 2025-12-11 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $397–$685‡ | $488‡ | $6,301‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,301‡ |
| Paintings | 2001 | $4,259‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,134‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $697 |

‡ 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 Shackleton worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Shackleton work is $583. The median William Shackleton work on paper sells for $488 across 7 lots. The median William Shackleton painting sells for $666 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Shackleton's auction record?

William Shackleton's auction record is $6,301, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Shackleton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-shackleton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.