> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-coleman · updated 2026-11-03

# Bill Coleman (1922–1993)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Bill Coleman at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,927 including buyer’s premium (middle half $505–$2,803, n=8). The auction record is $19,690 for Queue at Flinders Street (2020, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queue at Flinders Street, 1922 | Painting | $19,690 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | BEDROOM INTERIOR WITH NUDE | Oil on composition board | $9,476 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2017 |
| 3 | BEDROOM INTERIOR WITH NUDE | Oil on composition board | $8,205 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Figures In The Street | Oil on board | $6,206 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | WOMAN WITH A LOAF OF BREAD | Oil on composition board | $4,779 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 6 | The Bottle Collectors | Oil on canvas on board | $4,371 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Mother and Child | Oil on board | $2,281 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Reclining Nude | Oil | $2,217 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2013 |
| 9 | Reclining Nude | Oil on board | $1,967 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 10 | Reclined Nude | Oil on board | $1,967 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $1,967 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,967 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $449 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bill Coleman is an Australia artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,242. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bill Coleman sold in 2026 for $6,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bill Coleman work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Coleman work is $1,242.

The median Bill Coleman painting sells for $1,714 across 60 lots.

The median Bill Coleman work on paper sells for $134 across 13 lots.

The median Bill Coleman photograph sells for $56 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bill Coleman paintings typically sell for $1,180–$4,664 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Bill Coleman paintings typically sell for $293–$911 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 90 | $1,714†‡ | $19,690 | 66.7% | 2026-08-17 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $134† | $1,172† | 50% | 2025-12-03 |
| Photography | 6 | $56† | $71 | 66.7% | 2025-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $13,580†‡ | $19,690 | — | 2020-11-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $293–$911† | $523† | $2,268† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $1,180–$4,664†‡ | $2,130†‡ | $12,280† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $91–$164† | $134† | $1,172† |

† 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 | 2020 | $19,690 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $16,118† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,172† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $599 |
| Photography | 2020 | $71 |
| Photography | 2020 | $60† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Coleman worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Coleman work is $1,242. The median Bill Coleman painting sells for $1,714 across 60 lots. The median Bill Coleman work on paper sells for $134 across 13 lots. The median Bill Coleman photograph sells for $56 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bill Coleman paintings typically sell for $1,180–$4,664 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bill Coleman paintings typically sell for $293–$911 (the middle half of 22 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 Coleman painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Coleman painting is $1,714. 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 Bill Coleman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Coleman painting is $19,690.

### What is the average price of a Bill Coleman work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Coleman work on paper is $134. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bill Coleman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Coleman work on paper is $1,172. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,172 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Bill Coleman painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bill Coleman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Bill Coleman painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bill Coleman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $523, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Bill Coleman's auction record is $19,690, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bill Coleman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-coleman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.