Virgil Williams (1830–1886)
Virgil Williams is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,406. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Virgil Williams sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Virgil Williams on OpeningBid →What is a Virgil Williams work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgil Williams work is $4,406.
The median Virgil Williams painting sells for $2,176 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,176‡ | $75,000 | 87.5% | 2025-12-10 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $700–$4,406‡ | $805‡ | $12,925 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $12,925 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Virgil Williams worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgil Williams work is $4,406. The median Virgil Williams painting sells for $2,176 across 7 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 Virgil Williams's auction record?
Virgil Williams's auction record is $75,000, set in 2014.
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