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# Will Ousley (1866–1953)

Will Ousley is an American/Louisiana artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,162.

A work by Will Ousley sold in 2026 for $3,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Will Ousley work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Will Ousley work is $1,162.

The median Will Ousley painting sells for $1,150 across 60 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Will Ousley paintings typically sell for $822–$1,792 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $1,150 | $5,462 | 77.9% | 2024-02-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,644 | $5,462 | — | 2026-01-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $748–$1,320 | $1,138 | $2,070 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $822–$1,792 | $1,150 | $5,462 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $5,462 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $4,600 |

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 Will Ousley worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Will Ousley work is $1,162. The median Will Ousley painting sells for $1,150 across 60 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Will Ousley paintings typically sell for $822–$1,792 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Will Ousley painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Will Ousley painting is $1,150.

### What is Will Ousley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Will Ousley painting is $5,462.

### What is the average price of a medium Will Ousley painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Will Ousley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Will Ousley's auction record?

Will Ousley's auction record is $5,462, set in 2004.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Will Ousley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/will-ousley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.