Kyffin Williams (1918–2018)
What is Kyffin Williams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 263 auction results for Kyffin Williams at 14 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,382 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,816–$24,204, n=22). The auction record is $99,305 for Bryn y'r Hên Bobl (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryn y'r Hên Bobl, 1918 | Oil paint | $99,305 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | an anglesey village | Oil on canvas | $80,098 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Sunset, Eryri, 1918 | Oil paint | $79,628 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Ponies on the Traeth, 1918 | Painting | $79,603 | Bonhams | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Mynydd Bodafon, 1918 | Oil paint | $78,796 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | man before cottage | Oil on canvas | $71,417 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Coast, Porth Dafarch, Anglesey, 1918 | Oil paint | $67,095 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Llanberis Pass, 1918 | Oil paint | $64,126 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | Evening Light, Rhosgadfan, 1918 | Oil paint | $62,805 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | Cottages in a Welsh landscape, 1918 | Oil paint | $58,859 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 80 | $26,269 |
| Works on paper | 109 | $6,175 |
| Other | 35 | $4,911 |
| Prints | 17 | $424 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $40,728 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 103 | $20,014 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $5,307 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 263 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Kyffin Williams is a British (modern) artist with 293 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $7,412. 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 Kyffin Williams sold in 2026 for $20,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kyffin Williams on OpeningBid →What is a Kyffin Williams work worth?
Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyffin Williams work is $7,412.
The median Kyffin Williams painting sells for $22,453 across 108 lots.
The median Kyffin Williams work on paper sells for $5,333 across 103 lots.
The median Kyffin Williams print sells for $566 across 29 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kyffin Williams work on papers typically sell for $3,665–$7,430 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kyffin Williams paintings typically sell for $20,402–$39,571 (the middle half of 71 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 | 31 | $566†‡ | $2,884 | 93.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 121 | $22,453‡ | $99,305 | 89.3% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 112 | $5,333†‡ | $22,031 | 92% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $66,697‡ | $99,305 | — | 2017-06-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kyffin Williams's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $566 with 93.5% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $22,453, record $99,305. A typical Kyffin Williams painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $66,697.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $566–$677†‡ | $621†‡ | $2,884 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $256–$846†‡ | $411†‡ | $1,757† |
† 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) | 27 | $4,157–$10,317 | $5,661 | $22,453 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $20,402–$39,571‡ | $28,424‡ | $79,628 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $27,582–$56,913 | $35,653 | $99,305 |
‡ 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) | 81 | $3,665–$7,430†‡ | $5,333†‡ | $14,153 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $369–$8,910 | $5,001 | $22,031 |
† 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 | 2005 | $99,305 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $79,628 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $22,031 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $19,426 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,884 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,757† |
† 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 Kyffin Williams worth?
Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyffin Williams work is $7,412. The median Kyffin Williams painting sells for $22,453 across 108 lots. The median Kyffin Williams work on paper sells for $5,333 across 103 lots. The median Kyffin Williams print sells for $566 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kyffin Williams work on papers typically sell for $3,665–$7,430 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kyffin Williams paintings typically sell for $20,402–$39,571 (the middle half of 71 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 Kyffin Williams painting?
Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kyffin Williams painting is $22,453. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kyffin Williams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kyffin Williams painting is $99,305.
What is the average price of a Kyffin Williams work on paper?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kyffin Williams work on paper is $5,333. 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 Kyffin Williams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kyffin Williams work on paper is $22,031.
What is the average price of a Kyffin Williams print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kyffin Williams print is $566. 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 Kyffin Williams's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kyffin Williams print is $2,884.
What is the average price of a small Kyffin Williams work on paper?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kyffin Williams work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,333, 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 medium Kyffin Williams painting?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kyffin Williams painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kyffin Williams's auction record?
Kyffin Williams's auction record is $99,305, set in 2005.
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