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

# William De Morgan (1839–1917)

## What is William De Morgan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 220 auction results for William De Morgan at 16 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,007 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,033–$5,220, n=40). The auction record is $48,455 for 'Peacock' tile panel, circa 1890 (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Peacock' tile panel, circa 1890, 1839 | — | $48,455 | Bonhams | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | 'Peacock' tile panel, circa 1890, 1839 | — | $40,379 | Bonhams | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | A charger, late 19th century, 1839 | Glazed and lustre-decorated ceramic | $35,280 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | a vase | Ceramic, lustre | $30,387 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 5 | A VASE, circa 1890 | Ceramics | $29,608 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | a ruby lustre charger, 1839 | Charger | $27,122 | Sworders | Jan 2022 |
| 7 | VASE, 1890 | Glazed pottery | $25,510 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | An 'Iznik' tile panel, 1839 | An 'Iznik' tile panel, late 19th/early 20th century | $25,200 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | TWIN-HANDLED VASE, 1839 | Pottery | $23,799 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | A vase and cover, late 19th century, 1839 | Glazed and lustre-decorated ceramic | $22,680 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 49 | $2,123 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,027 |
| Other | 151 | $1,737 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $5,248 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 177 | $1,641 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 220 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William De Morgan is a British (modern) artist with 243 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,834. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William De Morgan sold in 2026 for $8,846, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William De Morgan work worth?

Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William De Morgan work is $1,834.

The median William De Morgan work on paper sells for $1,137 across 8 lots.

The median William De Morgan sculpture sells for $772 across 1 lots.

The median William De Morgan painting sells for $25,200 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $25,200 | $25,200 | — | 2023-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,137† | $2,542 | 50% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $772 | $772 | — | 2011-03-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $27,122 | $48,455 | — | 2023-12-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $481–$1,939† | $1,137† | $2,542 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,542 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,542 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $772 |

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 De Morgan worth?

Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William De Morgan work is $1,834. The median William De Morgan work on paper sells for $1,137 across 8 lots. The median William De Morgan sculpture sells for $772 across 1 lots. The median William De Morgan painting sells for $25,200 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William De Morgan work on paper is $1,137. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William De Morgan work on paper is $2,542.

### What is William De Morgan's auction record?

William De Morgan's auction record is $48,455, 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 De Morgan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-de-morgan (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.