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

# 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.

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

## 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.

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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 Dawson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-dawson (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.