1822–1911
Galton, Francis. 1822-1911.
6results on record
60%sell-through
$444median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$2,833record in our coverage
Drawn from 6 recorded results (4 sold · 2 passed) across 2 auction houses, 2014–2023. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | 5 | 50% | $352 |
Medium is recorded for 5 of 6 results (83%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Lister, Joseph. 1827-1912. Galton, Francis. 1822-1911. Lister, Joseph. 1827-1912.
| Metric | Galton, Francis. 1822-1911. | Lister, Joseph. 1827-1912. |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $444 | $797 |
| Record price | $2,833 | $5,355 |
| Results on record | 6 | 18 |
| Years active at auction | 2014–2023 | 2019–2025 |
Related artists: Lister, Joseph. 1827-1912.Heart Transplantation.Galenus, Claudius. 129-c.216.Darwin
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 5 | 60% | $352 | 1.05× |
| Sotheby's | 1 | — | $2,833 | 3.50× |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 6 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 2 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023·06 | Finger Prints. London and New York: Macmillan & Co., 1892. | $200–$300 | Bonhams | |||
| 2022·06 | "Typical Laws Of Heredity." London: 1877. | $300–$500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2022·06 | Autograph Letter Signed to John Gray M'Kendrick, 3 pp recto and verso, London, June 14, 1883. | $300–$500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·03 | Autograph Letter Signed, to John Gray M'Kendrick, 3 pp, London, June 14, 1883. | $300–$500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·03 | Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development. London: MacMillan & Co., 1883. | $400–$600 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·09 | the narrative of an explorer in tropical south africa. london: john murray, 1853 | $486–$809 | Sotheby's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.