William (1918–1992)
William is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,625. 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 2023 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $1,625.
The median William print sells for $1,625 across 8 lots.
The median William painting sells for $2,032 across 6 lots.
The median William work on paper sells for $338 across 4 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 | 10 | $1,625†‡ | $4,250 | 80% | 2024-11-09 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,032† | $13,750 | 75% | 2024-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $338† | $3,750 | — | 2016-04-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,625 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,032, record $13,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,268–$2,016† | $1,625† | $2,500 |
† 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 | 2014 | $13,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $1,625. The median William print sells for $1,625 across 8 lots. The median William painting sells for $2,032 across 6 lots. The median William work on paper sells for $338 across 4 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 William's auction record?
William's auction record is $13,750, set in 2014.
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