Rhys Williams (1894–1976)
What is Rhys Williams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Rhys Williams at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $131–$452, n=11). The auction record is $8,125 for QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue waters, Middle Harbour, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $1,784 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2026 |
| 2 | Blues waters, Middle Harbour, c.1955 | Oil on canvas | $1,747 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2026 |
| 3 | P & O / CEYLON, INDIA, EGYPT & FRANCE | Mounted on paper | $1,187 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2015 |
| 4 | Sydney Harbour, 1894 | Oil on board | $555 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Headlands, Kiama Coast | Oil on board | $424 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Autumn Morning, Capertee Valley | Oil on canvas board | $350 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Cart and Home), 1973 | Oil on canvas board | $327 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS, 1938 | Poster | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | QANTAS / A NEW AIR MAP FROM THE AUSTRALIAN VIEWPOINT, 1939 | Poster | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS, 1938 | Poster | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $211 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,747 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $174 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Rhys Williams is an Australia artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $195. 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 Rhys Williams sold in 2026 for $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rhys Williams on OpeningBid →What is a Rhys Williams work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rhys Williams work is $195.
The median Rhys Williams painting sells for $181 across 47 lots.
The median Rhys Williams print sells for $3,750 across 4 lots.
The median Rhys Williams work on paper sells for $129 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Rhys Williams paintings typically sell for $108–$239 (the middle half of 34 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 | 4 | $3,750 | $8,125 | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Paintings | 71 | $181† | $1,784 | 66.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $129 | $1,187 | — | 2025-07-09 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,750 | $8,125 | — | 2023-11-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Rhys Williams's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $3,750. Paintings (71 lots) median $181, record $1,784. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $108–$239† | $153† | $464† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $224–$555† | $338† | $1,784 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,784 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,187 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $867† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $129 |
† 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 Rhys Williams worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rhys Williams work is $195. The median Rhys Williams painting sells for $181 across 47 lots. The median Rhys Williams print sells for $3,750 across 4 lots. The median Rhys Williams work on paper sells for $129 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rhys Williams paintings typically sell for $108–$239 (the middle half of 34 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 Rhys Williams painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rhys Williams painting is $181. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rhys Williams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rhys Williams painting is $1,784.
What is the average price of a small Rhys Williams painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rhys Williams painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $153, 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 Rhys Williams painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rhys Williams painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rhys Williams's auction record?
Rhys Williams's auction record is $8,125, set in 2022.
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