Wilfred Williams Ball (1853–1917)
Wilfred Williams Ball is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $252. 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 Wilfred Williams Ball sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $444 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilfred Williams Ball on OpeningBid →What is a Wilfred Williams Ball work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilfred Williams Ball work is $252.
The median Wilfred Williams Ball work on paper sells for $181 across 10 lots.
The median Wilfred Williams Ball print sells for $58 across 2 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 | $58‡ | $79 | 50% | 2024-02-17 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $181†‡ | $1,268 | 83.3% | 2024-08-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $103–$770†‡ | $181†‡ | $1,268 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $968 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $79 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $38‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wilfred Williams Ball worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilfred Williams Ball work is $252. The median Wilfred Williams Ball work on paper sells for $181 across 10 lots. The median Wilfred Williams Ball print sells for $58 across 2 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 Wilfred Williams Ball work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilfred Williams Ball work on paper is $181. 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 Wilfred Williams Ball's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilfred Williams Ball work on paper is $1,268.
What is the average price of a small Wilfred Williams Ball work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilfred Williams Ball work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Wilfred Williams Ball's auction record?
Wilfred Williams Ball's auction record is $1,268, set in 2003.
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