William Dorsey (1942–2019)
What is William Dorsey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for William Dorsey at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,064 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,175–$3,333, n=6). The auction record is $6,350 for Path through a seaside landscape (2026, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Path through a seaside landscape | Oil on canvas | $6,350 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | California Wildflowers along the Coast | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | A tree-lined wildflower landscape | Oil on canvas | $3,492 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled lot | Oil on canvas | $3,162 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | Wildflowers along a mountain landscape | Oil on canvas | $3,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Moonrise, 1942 | Oil paint | $3,000 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Trees in a mountain landscape | Oil on canvas | $2,857 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Ojai meadow | Painting | $2,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Wildflowers and eucalyptus with the ocean beyond, 1942 | Painting | $2,250 | Bonhams | Jun 2012 |
| 10 | Eucalyptus landscape | Oil on canvas | $1,875 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $1,229 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,270 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $484 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
William Dorsey is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,165.
A work by William Dorsey sold in 2026 for $3,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dorsey work is $1,165.
The median William Dorsey painting sells for $1,228 across 28 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,228 | $6,350 | 90.3% | 2026-05-05 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $425–$512 | $484 | $768 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,134–$2,554 | $1,560 | $3,492 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,350 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Dorsey worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dorsey work is $1,165. The median William Dorsey painting sells for $1,228 across 28 lots.
What is the average price of a William Dorsey painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dorsey painting is $1,228.
What is William Dorsey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dorsey painting is $6,350.
What is the average price of a medium William Dorsey painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Dorsey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William Dorsey's auction record?
William Dorsey's auction record is $6,350, set in 2026.
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