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# Billy Copley (b. 1946)

Billy Copley is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $737. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Billy Copley sold in 2021 for $1,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Billy Copley work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Copley work is $737.

The median Billy Copley painting sells for $883 across 2 lots.

The median Billy Copley print sells for $634 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $634‡ | $634‡ | 50% | 2014-10-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $883 | $1,638 | — | 2024-04-17 |

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

Billy Copley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $634 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $883, record $1,638.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $634‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $128 |

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

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 Billy Copley worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Copley work is $737. The median Billy Copley painting sells for $883 across 2 lots. The median Billy Copley print sells for $634 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Billy Copley's auction record?

Billy Copley's auction record is $9,188, set in 1990.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.