William Anderson (1826–1926)
William Anderson is a British (modern) artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,754. 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 Anderson sold in 2026 for $41,813, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Anderson work is $1,754.
The median William Anderson painting sells for $2,666 across 30 lots.
The median William Anderson work on paper sells for $324 across 17 lots.
The median William Anderson photograph sells for $1,920 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 | 1 | $140‡ | $140‡ | — | 2020-04-14 |
| Paintings | 42 | $2,666†‡ | $32,157 | 71.4% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $324†‡ | $5,229 | 73.9% | 2026-05-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,920 | $1,920 | — | 2012-02-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,250 | $32,157 | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Anderson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $140. Paintings (42 lots) median $2,666, record $32,157. A typical William Anderson painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $21,250.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,215–$4,899†‡ | $1,767†‡ | $21,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,071–$7,017‡ | $3,781‡ | $41,813 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $188–$504†‡ | $325†‡ | $5,229 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $41,813 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,229 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,229 |
| Photography | 2012 | $1,920 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $140‡ |
‡ 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 William Anderson worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Anderson work is $1,754. The median William Anderson painting sells for $2,666 across 30 lots. The median William Anderson work on paper sells for $324 across 17 lots. The median William Anderson photograph sells for $1,920 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 Anderson painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Anderson painting is $2,666. 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 William Anderson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Anderson painting is $32,157.
What is the average price of a William Anderson work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Anderson work on paper is $324. 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 William Anderson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Anderson work on paper is $5,229.
What is the average price of a small William Anderson painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Anderson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,767, 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 the average price of a small William Anderson work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Anderson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $325, 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 William Anderson's auction record?
William Anderson's auction record is $32,157, set in 2026.
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