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# William van de Velde Bonfield (1830–1915)

William van de Velde Bonfield is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,760. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William van de Velde Bonfield is recorded as sold in 2014 for $1,800; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William van de Velde Bonfield work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William van de Velde Bonfield work is $1,760.

The median William van de Velde Bonfield painting sells for $1,780 across 8 lots.

The median William van de Velde Bonfield work on paper sells for $225 across 1 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 | 12 | $1,780‡ | $10,625 | 66.7% | 2015-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $225‡ | $225‡ | 25% | 2022-05-26 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $907–$3,430‡ | $1,760‡ | $10,625 |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,444 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $225‡ |

‡ 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 van de Velde Bonfield worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William van de Velde Bonfield work is $1,760. The median William van de Velde Bonfield painting sells for $1,780 across 8 lots. The median William van de Velde Bonfield work on paper sells for $225 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William van de Velde Bonfield painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William van de Velde Bonfield painting is $1,780. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William van de Velde Bonfield's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William van de Velde Bonfield painting is $10,625.

### What is William van de Velde Bonfield's auction record?

William van de Velde Bonfield's auction record is $10,625, set in 2008.

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