1791–1867
Michael Faraday 1791-1867
4results on record
67%sell-through
$812median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$4,205record in our coverage
Drawn from 4 recorded results (3 sold · 1 passed) across 2 auction houses, 2016–2025. 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 | 3 | 50% | $2,508 |
Medium is recorded for 3 of 4 results (75%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Heisenberg, Werner. 1901-1976 And Wolfgang Pauli. 1900-1958. Michael Faraday 1791-1867 Heisenberg, Werner. 1901-1976 And Wolfgang Pauli. 1900-1958.
| Metric | Michael Faraday 1791-1867 | Heisenberg, Werner. 1901-1976 And Wolfgang Pauli. 1900-1958. |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $812 | $3,500 |
| Record price | $4,205 | $40,510 |
| Results on record | 4 | 4 |
| Years active at auction | 2016–2025 | 2017–2025 |
Related artists: Heisenberg, Werner. 1901-1976 And Wolfgang Pauli. 1900-1958.Einstein, Albert. 1879-1955.Descartes, René. 1596-1650.Hawking, Stephen. 1942-2018.
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 3 | 67% | $812 | 0.76× |
| Christie's | 1 | — | $4,205 | — |
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 A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal.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 4 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 1 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 realized prices on this page are locked. A Research Pass reads 50 of them for $19, once — buy a pass | ||||||
| 2025·10 | FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. Experimental researches in electricity (fourth series). 9. On a new law of electric conduction. 10. On conducting power generally. Offprint from Philosophical Transactions (1833). London: Richard Taylor, 1833. | $5,000–$8,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·12 | Experimental Researches in Electricity. 1833-1834 | $4,036–$6,727 | Christie's | |||
| 2017·12 | FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. Autograph Letter Signed ("M. Faraday"), 1 p,8vo, | $500–$800 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·04 | Photograph Portrait of Michael Faraday, | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.