William Derby, Portrait of Mrs. Hamilton

William Derby

British · 1786–1847 · Painter, Draughtsman

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4auction results2013–2022years recorded100%sold (4)$917Sign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. William Derby, Old label with identifying inscription on original frame, 19th Century Oil/Canvas Portrait of Lieutenant Richardson, Bombay MarineOld label with identifying inscription on original frameClarke Auction Gallery · $3,600≈ £2,229≈ €2,666Sign up to see
  2. William Derby, James Scarlett, Esq., M.P, oil on canvasJames Scarlett, Esq., M.PBonhams · £956≈ $1,093≈ €1,105Sign up to see
  3. William Derby, The Fruit Bearer, 1844, oil on panelThe Fruit BearerToovey's · £600≈ $741≈ €673Sign up to see

William Derby’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for William Derby between 2013 and 2022, of which 4 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $651Sign up free to see to $3.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3.6kSign up free to see for Old label with identifying inscription on original frame at Clarke Auction Gallery in September 2013. The most common medium is oil paintings (3 lots). Most results come from Toovey's (1), Olympia Auctions (1) and Clarke Auction Gallery (1).

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  1. William Derby, James Scarlett, Esq., M.P, oil on canvas
    James Scarlett, Esq., M.P
    Oil · Canvas
    142.3 x 113cm (56 x 44 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    £956≈ $1,093≈ €1,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  2. William Derby, The Fruit Bearer, 1844, oil on panel
    The Fruit Bearer, 1844
    Oil · Panel
    33cm x 25cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 56
    £600≈ $741≈ €673HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  3. William Derby, A Portrait Of Arthur William Acland Hood, watercolour
    A Portrait Of Arthur William Acland Hood
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 18
  4. William Derby, Old label with identifying inscription on original frame, 19th Century Oil/Canvas Portrait of Lieutenant Richardson, Bombay Marine
    Old label with identifying inscription on original frame
    Oil · Canvas
    36" high x 28" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 64
    $3,600≈ £2,229≈ €2,666HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

William Derby paintings (3)William Derby oil paintings (3)

William Derby: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William Derby at auction?

$3,600Sign up free to see, for Old label with identifying inscription on original frame at Clarke Auction Gallery (September 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Derby?

The median sale price is $917Sign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Derby have sold at auction?

4 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2022.

Which auction houses sell William Derby?

Toovey's, Olympia Auctions and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Toovey's · Olympia Auctions · Clarke Auction Gallery

About William Derby

In museum collections

  • William Derby, Lady Adelaide Georgiana Fitzclarence (1821-1883) as a ChildLady Adelaide Georgiana Fitzclarence (1821-1883) as a Child, 1824
    National Trust · Public domain
  • William Derby, Rev. John Angell JamesRev. John Angell James, 1830
    National Library of Wales · Public domain
  • William Derby, Porträt des Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (1775-1851)Porträt des Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (1775-1851), 1837
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • William Derby, Portrait of Mrs. HamiltonPortrait of Mrs. Hamilton, 1800–50
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0

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