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# Frederick Edward McWilliam (1909–1992)

## What is Frederick Edward McWilliam’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Frederick Edward McWilliam at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,932 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,211–$18,525, n=6). The auction record is $452,278 for African Figure (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Figure, 1933 | Cherrywood | $452,278 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Woodhenge, 1937 | Cherrywood, unique | $295,607 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Frederick Edward McWilliam ARA RBA (1909-1992), 1963 | Bronze | $141,882 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Patriarch, 1953 | Bronze | $106,872 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Flat Figure, 1959 | Bronze | $97,568 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Patriarch, 1953 | Bronze | $97,454 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Axehead, 1935 | Cherry, unique | $90,272 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 8 | Roman Matron, 1948 | Elmwood, unique | $78,783 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 9 | Sitting-up Figure, 1962 | Bronze with a grey brown patina | $63,850 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Women of Belfast III | Bronze | $51,402 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 75 | $21,140 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,780 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $34,519 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $13,483 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Edward McWilliam is a British (modern) artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $18,750. 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 Frederick Edward McWilliam sold in 2024 for $22,310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Edward McWilliam work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Edward McWilliam work is $18,750.

The median Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture sells for $21,114 across 79 lots.

The median Frederick Edward McWilliam work on paper sells for $1,780 across 8 lots.

The median Frederick Edward McWilliam print sells for $2,059 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Edward McWilliam sculptures typically sell for $6,740–$24,175 (the middle half of 50 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 | 5 | $2,059† | $20,861 | — | 2022-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,780 | $11,424 | 72.7% | 2025-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 99 | $21,114†‡ | $452,278 | 79.8% | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $141,882 | $452,278 | — | 2020-07-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,138–$1,794 | $1,700 | $2,503 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $6,740–$24,175† | $15,455† | $452,278 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $22,088–$51,186‡ | $39,161‡ | $295,607 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $452,278 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $295,607 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $20,861 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $11,424 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,503 |

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 Frederick Edward McWilliam worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Edward McWilliam work is $18,750. The median Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture sells for $21,114 across 79 lots. The median Frederick Edward McWilliam work on paper sells for $1,780 across 8 lots. The median Frederick Edward McWilliam print sells for $2,059 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Edward McWilliam sculptures typically sell for $6,740–$24,175 (the middle half of 50 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 Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture is $21,114. 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 Frederick Edward McWilliam's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture is $452,278.

### What is the average price of a Frederick Edward McWilliam work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Edward McWilliam work on paper is $1,780.

### What is Frederick Edward McWilliam's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Edward McWilliam work on paper is $11,424.

### What is the average price of a small Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Edward McWilliam sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frederick Edward McWilliam's auction record?

Frederick Edward McWilliam's auction record is $452,278, set in 2014.

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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, “Frederick Edward McWilliam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-edward-mcwilliam (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.