> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-brice · updated 2026-11-01

# William Brice (1921–2008)

William Brice is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,250.

A work by William Brice sold in 2025 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Brice work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Brice work is $1,250.

The median William Brice painting sells for $3,319 across 12 lots.

The median William Brice work on paper sells for $525 across 11 lots.

The median William Brice print sells for $450 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $450 | $3,750 | — | 2024-01-19 |
| Paintings | 13 | $3,319 | $6,000 | 92.3% | 2025-07-30 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $525 | $2,205 | 84.6% | 2025-12-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $183 | $183 | — | 2009-12-15 |

William Brice's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $450. Paintings (13 lots) median $3,319, record $6,000. A typical William Brice painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,734–$4,866 | $3,950 | $6,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $395–$1,110 | $594 | $1,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,205 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $552 |
| Photography | 2009 | $183 |

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 Brice worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Brice work is $1,250. The median William Brice painting sells for $3,319 across 12 lots. The median William Brice work on paper sells for $525 across 11 lots. The median William Brice print sells for $450 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Brice painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Brice painting is $3,319.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Brice painting is $6,000.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Brice work on paper is $525.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Brice work on paper is $2,205.

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

William Brice's auction record is $6,000, set in 2013.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Brice auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-brice (updated 2026-11-01).

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.