What is a William McGregor Paxton painting worth?
1869–1941 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 16 works by William McGregor Paxton with a published auction price sold between $1,958Sign up free to see and $50,300Sign up free to see, and the median is $20,413Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $36,480Sign up free to see across 12 sales. In the last five years the median was $25,080Sign up free to see across 6 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
William McGregor Paxton prices by medium
- Auction results
- 17
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2007–2026
- Median price
- $20.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $413kSign up free to see The Yellow Jacket, Bonhams, May 2016
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $12.6k–$65.7kSign up free to see | $36.5kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $496–$6kSign up free to see | $614Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (10), Rago Auctions (2), Brunk Auctions (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 8 | $664–$43.8kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 8 | $17.6k–$50.3kSign up free to see | $36.5kSign up free to see |
Recent William McGregor Paxton sales
- Eyes Wide Open, charcoal and white chalk on paper — $512Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Feb 10, 2026
- Glitter, oil on canvas — $44,800Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 30, 2025
- Portrait of Louise Converse (Mrs. Junius S. Morgan III), oil on canvas — $51,200Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 19, 2024
- Elizabeth Okie (Paxton), pastel on board — $22,000Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Jun 5, 2024
- Phryne, oil on canvas — $28,160Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 7, 2023
- Model In the Artist's Studio, oil on canvas — $2,304Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 8, 2023
- Woman Seated Looking Down, graphite on paper — $715Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 26, 2020
- Standing Nude, graphite on paper — $448Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 26, 2020
Questions about William McGregor Paxton prices
What is a William McGregor Paxton painting worth?
Based on 16 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William McGregor Paxton have sold for a median of $20,413, and half of them sold between $1,958 and $50,300. For paintings alone the median is $36,480 (12 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by William McGregor Paxton sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $413,000 for “The Yellow Jacket” at Bonhams in May 2016.
Which William McGregor Paxton medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $36,480 (12 sales).
How often do William McGregor Paxton works sell at auction?
94% of the 17 lots recorded between 2007 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William McGregor Paxton painting?
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ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for William McGregor Paxton between 2007 and 2026, and 16 of them sold (94%).
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