> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neil-williams · updated 2026-11-01

# Neil Williams (1934–1988)

Neil Williams is an American artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $688.

A work by Neil Williams sold in 2025 for $953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Neil Williams work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Williams work is $688.

The median Neil Williams work on paper sells for $455 across 36 lots.

The median Neil Williams painting sells for $8,750 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Neil Williams work on papers typically sell for $337–$688 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $8,750 | $52,500 | 77.3% | 2024-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $455 | $1,875 | 78.3% | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $50,400 | $52,500 | — | 2024-09-30 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,375–$6,875 | $5,200 | $52,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $4,844–$12,055 | $9,569 | $50,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $189–$1,375 | $445 | $1,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $337–$688 | $455 | $1,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $52,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $50,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,375 |

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 Neil Williams worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Williams work is $688. The median Neil Williams work on paper sells for $455 across 36 lots. The median Neil Williams painting sells for $8,750 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Neil Williams work on papers typically sell for $337–$688 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Neil Williams work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Williams work on paper is $455.

### What is Neil Williams's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Williams work on paper is $1,875.

### What is the average price of a Neil Williams painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Williams painting is $8,750.

### What is Neil Williams's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Williams painting is $52,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Neil Williams work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Neil Williams work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Neil Williams painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Neil Williams painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Neil Williams's auction record?

Neil Williams's auction record is $52,500, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Neil Williams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neil-williams (updated 2026-11-01).

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.