William Wilson Cowell (1848–1910)
William Wilson Cowell is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $900. 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 Wilson Cowell sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Wilson Cowell on OpeningBid →What is a William Wilson Cowell work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wilson Cowell work is $900.
The median William Wilson Cowell painting sells for $1,200 across 3 lots.
The median William Wilson Cowell work on paper sells for $185 across 2 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 | 3 | $1,200†‡ | $2,000† | — | 2025-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $185‡ | $200‡ | — | 2008-07-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,000† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $200‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $170‡ |
† 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 Wilson Cowell worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wilson Cowell work is $900. The median William Wilson Cowell painting sells for $1,200 across 3 lots. The median William Wilson Cowell work on paper sells for $185 across 2 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 William Wilson Cowell's auction record?
William Wilson Cowell's auction record is $2,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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