William Henry Fox Talbot Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1800–1877

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ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for William Henry Fox Talbot works on paper between 2008 and 2025, and 2 of them sold (50%). Across 2 sales with a published price, the typical result was $8.3kSign up free to see to $8.4kSign up free to see (median $8.3kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $8.4kSign up free to see for Lacock Abbey at Grisebach in November 2008. Most results come from Grisebach (2) and Chiswick Auctions (2).

€6,545≈ $8,443≈ £5,470Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLacock AbbeyGrisebach4auction results2008–2025years recorded50%sold$8.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results
4 2008–2025
Price range
$8.3k–$8.4kSign up free to see
Median price
$8.3kSign up free to see 2 sold
Most recent sale
$8.3kSign up free to see Nov 2019, Grisebach
Record sale
$8.4kSign up free to see 2008, Grisebach

Recent sales: Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire · Lacock Abbey

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Auction results
4
Sold rate
50%
Active at auction
2008–2025
Median price
$8.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$8.4kSign up free to see Lacock Abbey, Grisebach, Nov 2008

Top auction houses: Grisebach (2), Chiswick Auctions (2)

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  1. Untitled by William Henry Fox Talbot, PENCIL, offered Jan 2025
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 212
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  2. Untitled by William Henry Fox Talbot, ink, offered May 2021
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  3. Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire by William Henry Fox Talbot, 1844, Salzpapier-Kontaktabzug, bearbeitet von Harold White, sold Nov 2019
    Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, 1844
    Salzpapier-Kontaktabzug, bearbeitet von Harold White
    15,5 × 20,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2184
    €7,500≈ $8,257≈ £6,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Lacock Abbey by William Henry Fox Talbot, 1844, Salzpapier-Kontaktabzug, bearbeitet von Harold White, sold Nov 2008
    Lacock Abbey, 1844
    Salzpapier-Kontaktabzug, bearbeitet von Harold White
    15,5 × 20,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1655
    €6,545≈ $8,443≈ £5,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗

Questions about William Henry Fox Talbot works on paper

How much is a William Henry Fox Talbot works on paper worth?

William Henry Fox Talbot works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $8,257 and $8,443, with a median of $8,350 across 2 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive William Henry Fox Talbot works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $8,443 for “Lacock Abbey”, sold at Grisebach in November 2008.

Where are William Henry Fox Talbot works on paper sold?

Most of the 4 recorded results come from Grisebach (2), Chiswick Auctions (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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