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# Philip William May (1864–1903)

Philip William May is a British (modern) artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $253.

A work by Philip William May sold in 2025 for $3,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip William May work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip William May work is $253.

The median Philip William May work on paper sells for $228 across 4 lots.

The median Philip William May sculpture sells for $3,143 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $228 | $810 | 80% | 2019-11-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,143 | $3,143 | — | 2025-02-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,143 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $810 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $253 |

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 Philip William May worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip William May work is $253. The median Philip William May work on paper sells for $228 across 4 lots. The median Philip William May sculpture sells for $3,143 across 1 lots.

### What is Philip William May's auction record?

Philip William May's auction record is $3,143, set in 2025.

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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, “Philip William May auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-william-may (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.