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# William Alexander Gaw (1891–1973)

William Alexander Gaw is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $575. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Alexander Gaw sold in 2024 for $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Alexander Gaw work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Alexander Gaw work is $575.

The median William Alexander Gaw painting sells for $700 across 15 lots.

The median William Alexander Gaw work on paper sells for $325 across 6 lots.

The median William Alexander Gaw print sells for $475 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $475 | $475 | — | 2023-01-16 |
| Paintings | 15 | $700† | $4,600† | — | 2024-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $325 | $400 | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Alexander Gaw's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $475. Paintings (15 lots) median $700, record $4,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,600 (buyer's premium not included).

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $550–$850† | $700† | $4,600† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,600† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,848 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $475 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $400 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 William Alexander Gaw worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Alexander Gaw work is $575. The median William Alexander Gaw painting sells for $700 across 15 lots. The median William Alexander Gaw work on paper sells for $325 across 6 lots. The median William Alexander Gaw print sells for $475 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Alexander Gaw painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Alexander Gaw painting is $700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Alexander Gaw's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Alexander Gaw painting is $4,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,600 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium William Alexander Gaw painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Alexander Gaw painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Alexander Gaw's auction record?

William Alexander Gaw's auction record is $4,600, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,600 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “William Alexander Gaw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-alexander-gaw (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.