William Dawson (1901–1990)
William Dawson is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Dawson sold in 2026 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Dawson on OpeningBid →What is a William Dawson work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dawson work is $438.
The median William Dawson painting sells for $260 across 16 lots.
The median William Dawson sculpture sells for $1,094 across 12 lots.
The median William Dawson work on paper sells for $282 across 1 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 | 21 | $260† | $896 | 76.2% | 2023-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $282 | $282 | — | 2022-10-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $1,094† | $5,080 | 85.7% | 2026-02-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $106–$518† | $260† | $715 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $211–$406† | $260† | $896 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $656–$1,450† | $1,094† | $5,080 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,048 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $896 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $715 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $282 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Dawson worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dawson work is $438. The median William Dawson painting sells for $260 across 16 lots. The median William Dawson sculpture sells for $1,094 across 12 lots. The median William Dawson work on paper sells for $282 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Dawson painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dawson painting is $260. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Dawson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dawson painting is $896.
What is the average price of a William Dawson sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dawson sculpture is $1,094. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Dawson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dawson sculpture is $5,080.
What is the average price of a small William Dawson sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Dawson sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small William Dawson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Dawson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Dawson's auction record?
William Dawson's auction record is $5,080, set in 2026.
See the full William Dawson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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