> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-anton · updated 2026-11-02

# Bill Anton (b. 1957)

## What is Bill Anton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Bill Anton at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,144 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,933–$11,008, n=7). The auction record is $89,600 for Warming Up (2007, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warming Up, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $89,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | In the Stillness | Oil on canvas laid on board | $45,375 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Golden Lakes Trail | Oil on canvas | $44,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | Golden Lakes Trail | Oil on canvas laid on board | $42,120 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 5 | From Rocky Heights, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $37,375 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 6 | King of the Hill, 2014 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $35,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 7 | Golden Lakes Trail, 2006 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $29,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Moon Shadows, 2019 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $27,225 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Adjustments, 2007 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $23,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 10 | Mapping the Route, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $23,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $17,105 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $25,530 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $16,380 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bill Anton is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $16,380. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bill Anton sold in 2025 for $45,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Bill Anton works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bill Anton work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Anton work is $16,380.

The median Bill Anton painting sells for $10,578 across 28 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bill Anton paintings typically sell for $5,445–$23,200 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $10,578† | $45,375 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,375 | $89,600 | — | 2025-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,445–$23,200† | $9,680† | $45,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $45,375 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $44,800 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bill Anton worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Anton work is $16,380. The median Bill Anton painting sells for $10,578 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bill Anton paintings typically sell for $5,445–$23,200 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Bill Anton painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Anton painting is $10,578. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bill Anton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Anton painting is $45,375.

### What is the average price of a small Bill Anton painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bill Anton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bill Anton's auction record?

Bill Anton's auction record is $89,600, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bill Anton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-anton (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.