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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $888†‡ | $2,968 | 85.7% | 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,968 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,968 |

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 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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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.