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

# William Cunningham (b. 1946)

William Cunningham is a British/Irish artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $784. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Cunningham sold in 2020 for $3,785, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Cunningham work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cunningham work is $784.

The median William Cunningham painting sells for $799 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $799 | $1,097 | 53.3% | 2019-04-04 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $611–$948 | $815 | $1,097 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,097 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $956 |

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 Cunningham worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cunningham work is $784. The median William Cunningham painting sells for $799 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Cunningham painting is $799.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Cunningham painting is $1,097.

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

William Cunningham's auction record is $3,785, set in 2020.

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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 Cunningham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-cunningham (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.