> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sue-williams · updated 2026-11-02

# Sue Williams (b. 1954)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Sue Williams at 14 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,640 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,502–$37,310, n=14). The auction record is $137,500 for Tighter Flocky with Green Yellow (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tighter Flocky with Green Yellow, 1997 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $137,500 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 2 | New Yellow and Orange, 1996 | Oil paint | $127,000 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Big Red Shoes, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $106,250 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Three Blues, No Orange, 1997 | Acrylic paint | $91,169 | Phillips | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Lines Going Up #2, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $88,900 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Garden Shears, 1999 | Acrylic paint | $81,437 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | Ring, 1997 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $81,250 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 8 | Pentagon Parking, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $75,600 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Selected Tufts, 2006 | Oil paint | $75,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 10 | Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, 2011 | Oil paint | $74,770 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $38,700 |
| Other | 11 | $2,400 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,188 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $48,805 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $6,769 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,747 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sue Williams is an American artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $26,490. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sue Williams sold in 2026 for $35,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sue Williams work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sue Williams work is $26,490.

The median Sue Williams painting sells for $42,219 across 57 lots.

The median Sue Williams print sells for $1,188 across 7 lots.

The median Sue Williams work on paper sells for $1,326 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Sue Williams paintings typically sell for $41,855–$74,885 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,188‡ | $4,788 | 77.8% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 64 | $42,219 | $137,500 | 89.1% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,326 | $6,250 | 83.3% | 2025-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $116,625 | $137,500 | — | 2023-09-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Sue Williams's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,188 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $42,219, record $137,500. A typical Sue Williams painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $116,625.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,740–$15,810 | $7,500 | $37,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,962–$12,800 | $9,600 | $13,581 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $41,855–$74,885 | $49,350 | $137,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $137,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $127,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,788 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,651 |

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 Sue Williams worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sue Williams work is $26,490. The median Sue Williams painting sells for $42,219 across 57 lots. The median Sue Williams print sells for $1,188 across 7 lots. The median Sue Williams work on paper sells for $1,326 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Sue Williams paintings typically sell for $41,855–$74,885 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sue Williams painting?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sue Williams painting is $42,219.

### What is Sue Williams's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sue Williams painting is $137,500.

### What is the average price of a large Sue Williams painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sue Williams painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $49,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Sue Williams painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sue Williams painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sue Williams's auction record?

Sue Williams's auction record is $137,500, set in 2018.

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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, “Sue Williams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sue-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.