William (1822–1914)
William is a Canadian artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,649. 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 sold in 2026 for $2,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $1,649.
The median William work on paper sells for $1,466 across 36 lots.
The median William painting sells for $9,697 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $9,697 | $9,697 | — | 2013-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $1,466†‡ | $3,568 | — | 2026-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 11 | $711–$2,047†‡ | $1,282†‡ | $2,900‡ |
† 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 | 2013 | $9,697 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,900‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $1,649. The median William work on paper sells for $1,466 across 36 lots. The median William painting sells for $9,697 across 2 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 work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William work on paper is $1,466. 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's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William work on paper is $3,568.
What is the average price of a small William work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,282, 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's auction record?
William's auction record is $9,697, set in 2013.
See the full William record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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