Fred Williams (1927–1982)
What is Fred Williams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 606 auction results for Fred Williams at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,976 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,880–$38,333, n=70). The auction record is $1,993,238 for HUMMOCK IN LANDSCAPE (2020, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMMOCK IN LANDSCAPE, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $1,993,238 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Upwey Landscape, 1927 | Oil paint | $1,807,000 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 3 | LYSTERFIELD LANDSCAPE, 1968 – 69 | Oil on canvas | $1,646,588 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | HILLSIDE AT LYSTERFIELD II, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $1,559,925 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | EVENING SKY, UPWEY, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $1,281,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2009 |
| 6 | Landscape, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $1,122,015 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | HILLSIDE AT LYSTERFIELD II, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $1,086,203 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 8 | Pond in Landscape, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $769,454 | Menzies Art Brands | May 2026 |
| 9 | LANDSCAPE WITH CREEK BED, 1976 - 77 | Oil on canvas | $693,300 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | Werribee Gorge II, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $551,708 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 106 | $175,504 |
| Works on paper | 91 | $35,850 |
| Prints | 70 | $2,533 |
| Other | 12 | $245 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $551,708 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 181 | $41,352 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $2,984 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 606 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Fred Williams is an Australian artist with 761 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $24,412. 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 Fred Williams sold in 2026 for $47,617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Fred Williams record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Fred Williams on OpeningBid →What is a Fred Williams work worth?
Across 592 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Williams work is $24,412.
The median Fred Williams painting sells for $99,137 across 219 lots.
The median Fred Williams print sells for $2,391 across 172 lots.
The median Fred Williams work on paper sells for $32,737 across 142 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fred Williams paintings typically sell for $28,153–$241,217 (the middle half of 161 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fred Williams prints typically sell for $1,862–$3,333 (the middle half of 132 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 | 227 | $2,391†‡ | $6,790† | 75.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 244 | $99,137†‡ | $2M | 89.8% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 163 | $32,737†‡ | $147,326 | 87.1% | 2026-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 119 | $316,488†‡ | $2M | — | 2026-08-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fred Williams's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (227 lots) median $2,391 with 75.8% sell-through. Paintings (244 lots) median $99,137, record $1,993,238. A typical Fred Williams painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 119 lots) the median is $316,488.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 132 | $1,862–$3,333†‡ | $2,529†‡ | $6,790† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $342–$963† | $494† | $3,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,686–$13,940†‡ | $7,477†‡ | $34,840 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 161 | $28,153–$241,217†‡ | $55,067†‡ | $769,454 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $376,074–$1.1M†‡ | $582,913†‡ | $2M |
† 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) | 18 | $5,689–$19,623†‡ | $11,740†‡ | $30,321‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 118 | $22,853–$46,320†‡ | $34,858†‡ | $147,326 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $147,326 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $141,872 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,790† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $6,660 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fred Williams worth?
Across 592 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Williams work is $24,412. The median Fred Williams painting sells for $99,137 across 219 lots. The median Fred Williams print sells for $2,391 across 172 lots. The median Fred Williams work on paper sells for $32,737 across 142 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fred Williams paintings typically sell for $28,153–$241,217 (the middle half of 161 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fred Williams prints typically sell for $1,862–$3,333 (the middle half of 132 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 Fred Williams painting?
Based on 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Williams painting is $99,137. 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 Fred Williams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Williams painting is $1,993,238.
What is the average price of a Fred Williams print?
Based on 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Williams print is $2,391. 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 Fred Williams's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Williams print is $6,790. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,790 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Fred Williams work on paper?
Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Williams work on paper is $32,737. 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 Fred Williams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Williams work on paper is $147,326.
What is the average price of a medium Fred Williams painting?
Based on 161 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fred Williams painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $55,067, 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 Fred Williams print?
Based on 132 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fred Williams print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,529, 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 Fred Williams's auction record?
Fred Williams's auction record is $1,993,238, set in 2020.
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