Penry Williams (1798–1885)
Penry Williams is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $5,330. 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 Penry Williams sold in 2022 for $6,558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Penry Williams on OpeningBid →What is a Penry Williams work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Penry Williams work is $5,330.
The median Penry Williams painting sells for $8,393 across 14 lots.
The median Penry Williams work on paper sells for $2,408 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $8,393†‡ | $26,959 | 77.8% | 2024-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,408 | $3,840 | 40% | 2007-07-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,803–$10,229‡ | $6,558‡ | $13,192‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,340–$13,503† | $7,284† | $26,959 |
† 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 | 2008 | $26,959 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $15,011 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $975 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Penry Williams worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Penry Williams work is $5,330. The median Penry Williams painting sells for $8,393 across 14 lots. The median Penry Williams work on paper sells for $2,408 across 2 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 Penry Williams painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Penry Williams painting is $8,393. 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 Penry Williams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Penry Williams painting is $26,959.
What is Penry Williams's auction record?
Penry Williams's auction record is $26,959, set in 2008.
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