> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-conor · updated 2026-11-02

# William Conor (1881–1968)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 267 auction results for William Conor at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,774 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,831–$8,744, n=10). The auction record is $164,997 for Beero (2014, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beero, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $164,997 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |
| 2 | The Jaunting Car (No. 1) | Oil on canvas | $117,617 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | The Street Dance | Coloured chalk | $58,035 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | The Currach in the West | Oil on canvas | $56,803 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | The Fiddler | Pastel | $52,070 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | The Launch | Oil on board | $48,432 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | The Fiddler | Oil on canvas | $44,180 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | On the road | Oil on canvas | $41,938 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 9 | The Friday Fish Cart | Oil on board | $39,077 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2013 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing the Jig | Etching | $39,276 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2012 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $23,232 |
| Works on paper | 70 | $5,474 |
| Other | 10 | $664 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $19,677 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $4,891 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 267 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Conor is an Irish artist with 420 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,241. 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 Conor sold in 2026 for $13,013, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Conor work worth?

Across 265 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Conor work is $4,241.

The median William Conor work on paper sells for $4,271 across 126 lots.

The median William Conor painting sells for $11,760 across 36 lots.

The median William Conor print sells for $14,334 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Conor work on papers typically sell for $1,629–$7,454 (the middle half of 105 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William Conor paintings typically sell for $8,024–$32,442 (the middle half of 23 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 | 6 | $14,334 | $39,276 | 50% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 58 | $11,760† | $164,997 | 62.1% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 198 | $4,271†‡ | $58,035 | 63.6% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $46,912† | $164,997 | — | 2024-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Conor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $14,334 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $11,760, record $164,997. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $46,912.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,817–$10,931† | $2,251† | $56,803 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $8,024–$32,442† | $19,677† | $164,997 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 105 | $1,629–$7,454†‡ | $3,588†‡ | $31,891 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $2,530–$15,548†‡ | $7,566†‡ | $58,035 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | $164,997 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $117,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $58,035 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $52,070 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $39,276 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $14,334 |

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 Conor worth?

Across 265 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Conor work is $4,241. The median William Conor work on paper sells for $4,271 across 126 lots. The median William Conor painting sells for $11,760 across 36 lots. The median William Conor print sells for $14,334 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Conor work on papers typically sell for $1,629–$7,454 (the middle half of 105 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Conor paintings typically sell for $8,024–$32,442 (the middle half of 23 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 Conor work on paper?

Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Conor work on paper is $4,271. 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 Conor's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Conor work on paper is $58,035.

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

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Conor painting is $11,760. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Conor painting is $164,997.

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

Based on 105 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Conor work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,588, 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 medium William Conor painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Conor painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Conor's auction record is $164,997, set in 2014.

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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 Conor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-conor (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.