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# William Sharp (1749–1824)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for William Sharp at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $445–$1,651, n=17). The auction record is $5,000 for Subway, New York City (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway, New York City, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Deck Chairs, circa 1950 | Oil on canvas | $3,048 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Colonial Sand and Stone Company, New York | Oil on canvas | $2,860 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | View from the East River, 24th Street, New York, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $2,860 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Little Italy, New York (Mulberry Street), circa 1935 | Oil on canvas | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Point of the Law and Small-Bench Warrant, 1948 | Oil on masonite board | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | The Gold Coast Fishermen, circa 1930s | Oil on canvas | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Park Place and Washington, New York | Oil on canvas | $2,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Regia; or the Great Water Lily of America, 1854 | 4 large chromolithographed plates | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | East River & 34th Street, circa 1940 | Etching and aquatint | $2,540 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,187 |
| Prints | 14 | $304 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,266 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $446 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Sharp is a British (modern) artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $937. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Sharp sold in 2026 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Sharp work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Sharp work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sharp work is $937.

The median William Sharp painting sells for $1,308 across 28 lots.

The median William Sharp print sells for $204 across 15 lots.

The median William Sharp work on paper sells for $937 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Sharp paintings typically sell for $521–$2,712 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 17 | $204† | $2,540 | 88.2% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,308 | $5,000 | 90.3% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $937 | $937 | — | 2024-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,250 | $5,000 | — | 2026-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Sharp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $204 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,308, record $5,000. A typical William Sharp painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $144–$814† | $198† | $2,540 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $521–$2,712 | $1,266 | $5,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,048 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,540 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $937 |

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 Sharp worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sharp work is $937. The median William Sharp painting sells for $1,308 across 28 lots. The median William Sharp print sells for $204 across 15 lots. The median William Sharp work on paper sells for $937 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Sharp paintings typically sell for $521–$2,712 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Sharp painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Sharp painting is $1,308.

### What is William Sharp's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Sharp painting is $5,000.

### What is the average price of a William Sharp print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Sharp print is $204. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Sharp's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Sharp print is $2,540.

### What is the average price of a medium William Sharp painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Sharp painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small William Sharp print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Sharp print (small (under 50 cm)) is $198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Sharp's auction record is $5,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Sharp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-sharp (updated 2026-11-03).

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.