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# Snr William Shayer (1787–1879)

Snr William Shayer is a British artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,500.

A work by Snr William Shayer sold in 2022 for $5,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Snr William Shayer work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Snr William Shayer work is $3,500.

The median Snr William Shayer painting sells for $3,435 across 17 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $3,435‡ | $9,226 | 68% | 2023-09-28 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $735–$3,745‡ | $1,887‡ | $5,243 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,367–$5,979‡ | $4,144‡ | $9,226 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $9,226 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,318 |

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 Snr William Shayer worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Snr William Shayer work is $3,500. The median Snr William Shayer painting sells for $3,435 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Snr William Shayer painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Snr William Shayer painting is $3,435. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Snr William Shayer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Snr William Shayer painting is $9,226.

### What is the average price of a medium Snr William Shayer painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Snr William Shayer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Snr William Shayer's auction record?

Snr William Shayer's auction record is $9,226, set in 2022.

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

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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.