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# WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS (b. 1948)

## What is WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $102 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71–$207, n=8). The auction record is $611 for UNTITLED (THE WINDING ROAD) (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (THE WINDING ROAD), 1978 | OIL ON CANVAS | $611 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (EXTENSIVE FARMSCAPE IN WINTER), 1990 | ACRYLIC ON MASONITE | $437 | Waddingtons | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (MAPLE SUGAR SEASON), 1985 | ACRYLIC ON MASONITE | $273 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (ARRIVING HOME), 1978 | OIL ON CANVAS | $185 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (STONE FARMHOUSE WITH BARNS); UNTITLED (FARMHOUSES IN WINTER) | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS BOARD | $113 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | UNTITLED (BARNS BESIDE CREEK), 1987 | OIL ON MASONITE | $92 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | CARRÉ DOMINION SQUARE, MONTREAL, 1980 | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $91 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (THE OLD STONE HOUSE), 1985 | ACRYLIC ON MASONITE | $73 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (THE LITTLE CHURCH), 1985 | ACRYLIC ON MASONITE | $63 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (THE WATERFALL), 1985 | ACRYLIC ON MASONITE | $63 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $102 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $82 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS is a Canadian artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $185.

A work by WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS sold in 2025 for $185, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS work is $185.

The median WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS painting sells for $102 across 16 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $102 | $611 | — | 2025-09-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $66–$108 | $82 | $273 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $611 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $437 |

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 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS work is $185. The median WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS painting sells for $102 across 16 lots.

### What is the average price of a WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS painting is $102.

### What is WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS painting is $611.

### What is WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS's auction record?

WILLIAM 'BILL' J. SAUNDERS's auction record is $611, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.