William Copley (1919–1996)
William Copley is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $31,109. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Copley sold in 2025 for $75,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Copley work is $31,109.
The median William Copley painting sells for $60,325 across 7 lots.
The median William Copley work on paper sells for $10,715 across 4 lots.
The median William Copley print sells for $1,143 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,143 | $27,406 | 75% | 2024-06-06 |
| Paintings | 8 | $60,325 | $94,974 | 87.5% | 2024-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $10,715 | $15,240 | 66.7% | 2024-03-26 |
William Copley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,143 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $60,325, record $94,974. A typical William Copley painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $94,974 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $87,627 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $27,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,143 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Copley worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Copley work is $31,109. The median William Copley painting sells for $60,325 across 7 lots. The median William Copley work on paper sells for $10,715 across 4 lots. The median William Copley print sells for $1,143 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Copley's auction record?
William Copley's auction record is $94,974, set in 2018.
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