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# William Dorsey (1942–2019)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $1,229 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 William Dorsey work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Dorsey work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Dorsey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-dorsey (updated 2026-11-02).

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.