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

# William (1928–1983)

William is an Australia artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $137. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William sold in 2025 for $485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $137.

The median William painting sells for $137 across 25 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 | 45 | $137† | $549 | 55.6% | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $72–$122† | $113† | $549 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $139–$375† | $202† | $485 |

† 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 | 2024 | $549 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $485 |

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 worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $137. The median William painting sells for $137 across 25 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William painting is $137. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William painting is $549.

### What is the average price of a medium William painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $202, 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 painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William's auction record?

William's auction record is $549, set in 2024.

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