William Bowyer (1926–2015)
What is William Bowyer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for William Bowyer at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $835 including buyer’s premium (middle half $519–$924, n=6). The auction record is $41,962 for Untitled (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | — | $41,962 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Chiswick Winter, 1926 | Painting | $10,887 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | The Overgrown Garden, Walberswick, Suffolk, 1926 | Oil paint | $4,810 | Christie's | Mar 2003 |
| 4 | The Conspirators | Oil on canvas | $3,656 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 5 | The Thames at Chiswick, 1926 | Painting | $3,518 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | The Silver Thames | Silver Thames signed and dated William Bowyer | $3,090 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2020 |
| 7 | Chiswick Mall, 1926 | Painting | $2,931 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | A Venetian canal, 1926 | Painting | $2,747 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 9 | Heron House Garden, Chiswick | Oil on canvas | $2,557 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 10 | A Vase of Flowers on a Studio Table, 1985 | Oil paint | $2,415 | Christie's | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $1,136 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $512 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,588 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $1,067 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $953 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
William Bowyer is a British (modern) artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,051. 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 Bowyer sold in 2024 for $1,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Bowyer on OpeningBid →What is a William Bowyer work worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bowyer work is $1,051.
The median William Bowyer painting sells for $1,122 across 71 lots.
The median William Bowyer work on paper sells for $314 across 15 lots.
The median William Bowyer print sells for $24 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Bowyer paintings typically sell for $921–$1,847 (the middle half of 49 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 | $24† | $24† | — | 2023-02-09 |
| Paintings | 74 | $1,122†‡ | $10,887 | 95.9% | 2026-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $314†‡ | $969 | 71.4% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,810 | $41,962 | — | 2018-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Bowyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $24. Paintings (74 lots) median $1,122, record $10,887. A typical William Bowyer painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,810.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $782–$1,210†‡ | $986†‡ | $1,705 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $921–$1,847†‡ | $1,108†‡ | $4,810 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $937–$2,931 | $1,588 | $10,887 |
† 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 | $230–$312‡ | $308‡ | $484‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $471–$667 | $647 | $969 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $10,887 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $4,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $969 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $678 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $24† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Bowyer worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bowyer work is $1,051. The median William Bowyer painting sells for $1,122 across 71 lots. The median William Bowyer work on paper sells for $314 across 15 lots. The median William Bowyer print sells for $24 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Bowyer paintings typically sell for $921–$1,847 (the middle half of 49 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 Bowyer painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Bowyer painting is $1,122. 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 Bowyer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Bowyer painting is $10,887.
What is the average price of a William Bowyer work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Bowyer work on paper is $314. 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 Bowyer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Bowyer work on paper is $969.
What is the average price of a medium William Bowyer painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Bowyer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,108, 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 small William Bowyer painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Bowyer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $986, 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 Bowyer's auction record?
William Bowyer's auction record is $10,887, set in 2014.
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