> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-west · updated 2026-11-01

# William West (1801–1861)

William West is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $748. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William West sold in 2022 for $748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William West work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William West work is $748.

The median William West painting sells for $3,226 across 4 lots.

The median William West work on paper sells for $748 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 | 7 | $3,226‡ | $5,000 | 57.1% | 2023-08-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $748 | $748 | — | 2022-07-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,645 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $748 |

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 West worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William West work is $748. The median William West painting sells for $3,226 across 4 lots. The median William West work on paper sells for $748 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William West's auction record is $5,000, set in 2014.

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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 West auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-west (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.