> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-day · updated 2026-11-03

# William Day (1764–1807)

William Day is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,407.

A work by William Day sold in 2024 for $2,407, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Day work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Day work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Day work is $2,407.

The median William Day work on paper sells for $2,407 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,407 | $8,716 | 85.7% | 2026-01-22 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,238–$3,285 | $2,407 | $8,716 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,716 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,660 |

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 Day worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Day work is $2,407. The median William Day work on paper sells for $2,407 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Day work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Day work on paper is $2,407.

### What is William Day's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Day work on paper is $8,716.

### What is the average price of a small William Day work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Day work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,407, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

William Day's auction record is $8,716, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Day auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-day (updated 2026-11-03).

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.