William Arthur Winter (1909–1996)
What is William Arthur Winter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for William Arthur Winter at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $379–$553, n=7). The auction record is $3,896 for RODEO - THREE HILLS ALBERTA (2018, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RODEO - THREE HILLS ALBERTA, 1960 | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $3,896 | Waddingtons | Feb 2018 |
| 2 | SKATING RINK | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $2,572 | Waddingtons | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | YOUNG BALLERINAS | OIL ON BOARD | $1,743 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (KIDS FISHING OFF DOCK) | OIL ON BOARD | $1,612 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (KIDS AT PLAY) | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $1,572 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | BOYS FISHING | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $1,350 | Waddingtons | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | TWO BALLERINA’S | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $1,266 | Waddingtons | Feb 2018 |
| 8 | WEINER ROAST - 1951, 1951 | MIXED MEDIA (WATERCOLOUR & GOUACHE) ON ILLUSTRATION BOARD | $1,169 | Waddingtons | Feb 2018 |
| 9 | GRAND CANAL AT THE RIALTO | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $1,169 | Waddingtons | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | ON THE BEACH | OIL ON MASONITE | $887 | Waddingtons | Oct 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $469 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $96 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $869 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $409 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
William Arthur Winter is a Canadian artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $449. 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 Arthur Winter sold in 2025 for $487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Arthur Winter on OpeningBid →What is a William Arthur Winter work worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arthur Winter work is $449.
The median William Arthur Winter painting sells for $477 across 123 lots.
The median William Arthur Winter work on paper sells for $96 across 23 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Arthur Winter paintings typically sell for $355–$625 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | — | — | — | 2014-02-27 |
| Paintings | 123 | $477†‡ | $3,896 | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $96 | $1,169 | — | 2025-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,572 | $3,896 | — | 2024-07-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $355–$625†‡ | $451†‡ | $1,743 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $386–$1,532 | $869 | $3,896 |
† 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) | 7 | $85–$232 | $96 | $1,169 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $3,896 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,572 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,169 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $364 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Arthur Winter worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arthur Winter work is $449. The median William Arthur Winter painting sells for $477 across 123 lots. The median William Arthur Winter work on paper sells for $96 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Arthur Winter paintings typically sell for $355–$625 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 Arthur Winter painting?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Arthur Winter painting is $477. 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 Arthur Winter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Arthur Winter painting is $3,896.
What is the average price of a William Arthur Winter work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Arthur Winter work on paper is $96.
What is William Arthur Winter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Arthur Winter work on paper is $1,169.
What is the average price of a small William Arthur Winter painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Arthur Winter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $451, 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 medium William Arthur Winter painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Arthur Winter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William Arthur Winter's auction record?
William Arthur Winter's auction record is $3,896, set in 2018.
See the full William Arthur Winter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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