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William Cave Day (1862–1924)

William Cave Day is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,699.

A work by William Cave Day sold in 2024 for $2,968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a William Cave Day work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cave Day work is $1,699.

The median William Cave Day painting sells for $888 across 6 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

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings7$888†‡$2,96885.7%2026-01-21

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2024$2,968
Paintings2024$2,968

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a William Cave Day worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cave Day work is $1,699. The median William Cave Day painting sells for $888 across 6 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 Cave Day's auction record?

William Cave Day's auction record is $2,968, set in 2024.

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