> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wood · updated 2026-11-02

# William Wood (1746–1818)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for William Wood at 23 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,159 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$1,761, n=6). The auction record is $41,709 for The Chinese Servant of John Hotson (1770-1828), a purser in the East India Company, in blue jacket and black cap (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chinese Servant of John Hotson (1770-1828), a purser in the East India Company, in blue jacket and black cap, 1769 | William Wood (British, 1769-1810) | $41,709 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Portrait of an officer, 1800 | Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame | $12,292 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Portrait Miniature of a Military Officer | Oil on ivory | $8,947 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Gentleman | Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame, blue glazed reserve | $8,358 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Portrait of Louisa Dunbar, 1805 | Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame | $7,480 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | A lady called Sarah Louisa Broke, née Middleton (1777-1843), 1769 | William Wood (British, 1769-1810) | $6,327 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | portrait miniature of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davis, 1810 | Watercolour | $6,064 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on paper), 1997 | Oil on paper | $5,625 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | William Wood (1768-1809) Portrait miniature of the Reverend William Whiteside, head | — | $4,845 | Woolley and Wallis | Mar 2017 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Series of Twenty-Eight Panoramic Views of Calcutta, extending from Chandpaul Ghaut to the end of Chowringhee Road, together with the Hospital, the Two Bridges, and the Fort, 1774 | William Wood Junior's rare suite of panoramic lithographs depicting the main street of Calcutta, and other significant views. Abbey | $6,655 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $2,300 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,770 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,741 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Wood is a British (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,647. 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 Wood sold in 2026 for $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Wood work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wood work is $1,647.

The median William Wood painting sells for $1,720 across 18 lots.

The median William Wood work on paper sells for $976 across 14 lots.

The median William Wood print sells for $1,140 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,140†‡ | $6,655 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Paintings | 23 | $1,720†‡ | $12,292 | 78.3% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $976†‡ | $8,358 | 93.3% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,292 | $41,709 | — | 2022-12-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Wood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,140. Paintings (23 lots) median $1,720, record $12,292. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,292.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $915–$5,336‡ | $1,622‡ | $12,292 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $433–$2,023†‡ | $1,384†‡ | $8,358 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8,358 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,752† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Wood worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wood work is $1,647. The median William Wood painting sells for $1,720 across 18 lots. The median William Wood work on paper sells for $976 across 14 lots. The median William Wood print sells for $1,140 across 4 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 Wood painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wood painting is $1,720. 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 Wood's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wood painting is $12,292.

### What is the average price of a William Wood work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wood work on paper is $976. 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 Wood's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wood work on paper is $8,358.

### What is the average price of a small William Wood painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Wood painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,622, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small William Wood work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Wood work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Wood's auction record?

William Wood's auction record is $41,709, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Wood auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wood (updated 2026-11-02).

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.