> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-dawson-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# William (1901–1990)

William is an American artist with 2 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $738. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $738.

The median William sculpture sells for $1,300 across 1 lots.

The median William painting sells for $175 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 | 1 | $175† | $175† | — | 2021-04-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,300† | $1,300† | — | 2023-04-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,300† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $175† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $738. The median William sculpture sells for $1,300 across 1 lots. The median William painting sells for $175 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William's auction record?

William's auction record is $1,300, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,300 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-dawson-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.