William Rainey
British · 1852–1926 · Painter, Illustrator
William Rainey was a British artist and illustrator. He was a prolific illustrator of both books and magazines and illustrated about 200 books during his career. He also kept… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
On the riverbankGorringe's · £320≈ $411≈ €379Sign up to see
On the riverbankGorringe's · £240≈ $304≈ €283Sign up to see
William Rainey’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).
William Rainey have appeared at auction 3 times in ArtSell’s records between 2023 and 2024; 2 sold, a sell-through rate of 67%. Across 2 sales with a published price, the typical result was $331Sign up free to see to $384Sign up free to see (median $357Sign up free to see). On the riverbank holds the top price on file: $411Sign up free to see at Gorringe's (July 2024). Sales were recorded mainly at Gorringe's (3).
William Rainey at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 3
- Sold rate
- 67%
- Active at auction
- 2023–2024
- Median price
- $357Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $411Sign up free to see On the riverbank, Gorringe's, Jul 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $304–$411Sign up free to see | $357Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Gorringe's (3)
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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.
3 results
- £320≈ $411≈ €379Sign up free to see
- £240≈ $304≈ €283Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150
William Rainey works on paper (3)William Rainey watercolors (3)
William Rainey: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by William Rainey at auction?
$411Sign up free to see, for On the riverbank at Gorringe's (July 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for William Rainey?
The median sale price is $357Sign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by William Rainey have sold at auction?
2 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2023 and 2024.
Which auction houses sell William Rainey?
Gorringe's accounts for the most recorded results. Gorringe's
About William Rainey
William Rainey was a British artist and illustrator. He was a prolific illustrator of both books and magazines and illustrated about 200 books during his career. He also kept painting and exhibited his work frequently. Rainey also wrote and illustrated six books himself, one was a colourful book for young children, the other five were juvenile fiction.
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