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# 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.

## What is a William Copley work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.