William Dring (1904–1990)
William Dring is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $416. 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 Dring sold in 2026 for $1,698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Dring on OpeningBid →What is a William Dring work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dring work is $416.
The median William Dring work on paper sells for $314 across 13 lots.
The median William Dring painting sells for $653 across 8 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 | 12 | $653†‡ | $1,691 | 66.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $314†‡ | $6,465 | 68.4% | 2026-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $150–$419†‡ | $276†‡ | $1,074 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $6,465 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,691 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,193 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,074 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Dring worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dring work is $416. The median William Dring work on paper sells for $314 across 13 lots. The median William Dring painting sells for $653 across 8 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 Dring work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dring work on paper is $314. 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 William Dring's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dring work on paper is $6,465.
What is the average price of a William Dring painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dring painting is $653. 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 William Dring's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dring painting is $1,691.
What is William Dring's auction record?
William Dring's auction record is $6,465, set in 2004.
See the full William Dring record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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