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# William Alfred Gibson (1866–1931)

## What is William Alfred Gibson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for William Alfred Gibson at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,123–$1,998, n=7). The auction record is $10,378 for Fishing pinks on the beach of Katwijk (1998, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishing pinks on the beach of Katwijk, 1866 | Oil paint | $10,378 | Christie's | Apr 1998 |
| 2 | Boating on the river, 1866 | Oil paint | $9,719 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | NEAR VALKENBERG | <p>Signed, oil on board</p> | $3,850 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Washerwomen, 1866 | Painting | $3,509 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| 5 | BY THE CANAL | Signed, oil on panel | $2,849 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | THE ROCKY SHORE | Signed, oil on canvas | $2,803 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | The Boatman, 1866 | Painting | $2,585 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| 8 | Evening | Oil on panel | $2,489 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 9 | Evening, A View of Cattle Along a River | Oil on panel | $2,489 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 10 | WIND AND WATER | Signed, oil on canvas | $2,393 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,593 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,393 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,487 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Alfred Gibson is a British (modern) artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,577. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Alfred Gibson sold in 2026 for $2,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Alfred Gibson work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Alfred Gibson work is $1,577.

The median William Alfred Gibson painting sells for $1,577 across 26 lots.

The median William Alfred Gibson work on paper sells for $760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,577† | $10,378 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $760 | $760 | — | 2022-06-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $827–$2,268 | $1,504 | $3,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,482–$2,980† | $2,108† | $10,378 |

† 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 | 1998 | $10,378 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $9,719 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $760 |

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 Alfred Gibson worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Alfred Gibson work is $1,577. The median William Alfred Gibson painting sells for $1,577 across 26 lots. The median William Alfred Gibson work on paper sells for $760 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Alfred Gibson painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Alfred Gibson painting is $1,577. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Alfred Gibson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Alfred Gibson painting is $10,378.

### What is the average price of a small William Alfred Gibson painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Alfred Gibson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium William Alfred Gibson painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Alfred Gibson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Alfred Gibson's auction record?

William Alfred Gibson's auction record is $10,378, set in 1998.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.