William Crosbie (1915–2015)
What is William Crosbie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for William Crosbie at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,691 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,246–$4,395, n=17). The auction record is $9,840 for THOMAS JOHN HONEYMAN, 1945 (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THOMAS JOHN HONEYMAN, 1945, 1945 | Signed and dated lower left, oil on canvas | $9,840 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | STILL LIFE WITH COFFEE POT | Signed, oil on canvas | $9,496 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | STILL LIFE WITH BANANAS | <p>Signed and dated LXXII, oil on panel</p> | $7,701 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | STILL LIFE WITH BUTTERFLY - 1967 | <p>Signed and dated LXVII, oil on board</p> | $7,121 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Still life | Oil on board | $6,513 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | STILL LIFE WITH BAMBOO AND FISH, LXV | Signed and dated LXV lower left, oil, gold leaf and pencil on board | $5,904 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | SIDEBOARD | <p>Signed and dated LXXXI lower left, oil on board </p> | $5,695 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | COFFEE POTS | Signed and dated LXX lower left, oil on board | $5,576 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | EN GRIS, LXIII | Signed and dated LXIII lower left, oil on canvas | $5,248 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | Autumn flowers, 1915 | Oil paint | $4,923 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $1,640 |
| Other | 5 | $1,312 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,253 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,132 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $1,420 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,231 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
William Crosbie is a British (modern) artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,408. 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 Crosbie sold in 2026 for $4,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Crosbie on OpeningBid →What is a William Crosbie work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Crosbie work is $1,408.
The median William Crosbie painting sells for $1,568 across 50 lots.
The median William Crosbie work on paper sells for $1,231 across 14 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Crosbie paintings typically sell for $1,087–$3,988 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $1,568†‡ | $9,840 | 94.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,231‡ | $5,904 | 70% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,599 | $9,840 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $903–$1,533†‡ | $1,179†‡ | $6,513 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,087–$3,988‡ | $1,666‡ | $9,840 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,763–$4,180‡ | $2,777‡ | $7,121 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $418–$1,334‡ | $860‡ | $2,630 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $9,840 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,496 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,904 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,630 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Crosbie worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Crosbie work is $1,408. The median William Crosbie painting sells for $1,568 across 50 lots. The median William Crosbie work on paper sells for $1,231 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Crosbie paintings typically sell for $1,087–$3,988 (the middle half of 30 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 Crosbie painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Crosbie painting is $1,568. 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 Crosbie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Crosbie painting is $9,840.
What is the average price of a William Crosbie work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Crosbie work on paper is $1,231. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Crosbie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Crosbie work on paper is $5,904.
What is the average price of a medium William Crosbie painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Crosbie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small William Crosbie painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Crosbie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,179, 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 William Crosbie's auction record?
William Crosbie's auction record is $9,840, set in 2022.
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