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# William Alexander (1806–1862)

William Alexander is a British (modern) artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,393. 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 William Alexander sold in 2023 for $10,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Alexander work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Alexander work is $2,393.

The median William Alexander work on paper sells for $2,462 across 16 lots.

The median William Alexander print sells for $3,132 across 1 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 | 3 | $3,132 | $3,132 | 33.3% | 2022-05-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,462‡ | $100,725 | 88.9% | 2026-02-18 |

‡ 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) | 16 | $444–$13,036‡ | $2,462‡ | $100,725 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $100,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $82,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,132 |

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 worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Alexander work is $2,393. The median William Alexander work on paper sells for $2,462 across 16 lots. The median William Alexander print sells for $3,132 across 1 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 William Alexander work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Alexander work on paper is $2,462. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Alexander's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Alexander work on paper is $100,725.

### What is the average price of a small William Alexander work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Alexander work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,462, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Alexander's auction record is $100,725, set in 2010.

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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, “William Alexander auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-alexander-2 (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.