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# Rhys Williams (1894–1976)

## What is Rhys Williams’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $211 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Rhys Williams works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rhys Williams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rhys-williams (updated 2026-11-02).

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.