William Widgery (1822–1893)
William Widgery is a British (modern) artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $650. 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 Widgery sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Widgery on OpeningBid →What is a William Widgery work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Widgery work is $650.
The median William Widgery work on paper sells for $177 across 12 lots.
The median William Widgery painting sells for $645 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $645†‡ | $1,043† | 64.7% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $177†‡ | $1,614‡ | 42.9% | 2022-10-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $453–$575†‡ | $473†‡ | $1,043† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $157–$533†‡ | $160†‡ | $1,614‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,614‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,043† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $989 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $909 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Widgery worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Widgery work is $650. The median William Widgery work on paper sells for $177 across 12 lots. The median William Widgery painting sells for $645 across 11 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 Widgery work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Widgery work on paper is $177. 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 Widgery's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Widgery work on paper is $1,614. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a William Widgery painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Widgery painting is $645. 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 Widgery's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Widgery painting is $1,043. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,043 (buyer's premium not included).
What is William Widgery's auction record?
William Widgery's auction record is $2,404, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,404 (buyer's premium not included).
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