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# William Boissevain (1927–2023)

## What is William Boissevain’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for William Boissevain at 6 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,295 including buyer’s premium (middle half $392–$3,498, n=16). The auction record is $8,900 for Still Life (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life, 1994 | Oil on board | $8,900 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Still life with flowers and fruit, 1927 | Oil paint | $7,427 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | The gibbons, 1927 | Acrylic paint | $6,894 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | SEATED WOMAN, 1978 | Oil on composition board | $6,779 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | LANDSCAPE, 1974 | Oil on composition board | $5,604 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 6 | LANDSCAPE WITH WATERHOLE, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $4,237 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Landscape, 1986 | Oil on board | $4,168 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Night Flight, 1980 | Oil on board | $3,569 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | NUDE WITH BODICE | Pastel and oil wash on paper | $3,474 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Reflections, 1973 | Oil on board | $3,265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,522 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $416 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $1,718 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Boissevain is an Australian artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,494. 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 Boissevain sold in 2026 for $2,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Boissevain work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Boissevain work is $1,494.

The median William Boissevain painting sells for $3,058 across 52 lots.

The median William Boissevain work on paper sells for $474 across 25 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Boissevain paintings typically sell for $1,422–$4,630 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William Boissevain work on papers typically sell for $363–$784 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 111 | $3,058† | $12,922† | 46.8% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $474† | $3,474 | 49% | 2026-07-22 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,552† | $12,922† | — | 2019-08-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $1,422–$4,630† | $2,398† | $11,552† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,278–$8,736† | $5,604† | $12,922† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $363–$784† | $487† | $3,474 |

† 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 | 2019 | $12,922† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $11,552† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,474 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,627 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Boissevain worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Boissevain work is $1,494. The median William Boissevain painting sells for $3,058 across 52 lots. The median William Boissevain work on paper sells for $474 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Boissevain paintings typically sell for $1,422–$4,630 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Boissevain work on papers typically sell for $363–$784 (the middle half of 24 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 Boissevain painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Boissevain painting is $3,058. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Boissevain's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Boissevain painting is $12,922. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,922 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a William Boissevain work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Boissevain work on paper is $474. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Boissevain's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Boissevain work on paper is $3,474.

### What is the average price of a medium William Boissevain painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Boissevain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium William Boissevain work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Boissevain work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Boissevain's auction record?

William Boissevain's auction record is $12,922, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,922 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Boissevain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-boissevain (updated 2026-11-02).

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.