William (1879–1957)
William is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $510. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William is recorded as sold in 2023 for $3,750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $510.
The median William photograph sells for $390 across 67 lots.
The median William painting sells for $3,750 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William photographs typically sell for $210–$532 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,750‡ | $3,750‡ | — | 2023-11-16 |
| Photography | 72 | $390 | $2,160 | 93.1% | 2021-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,040‡ | $3,750‡ | — | 2023-11-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $210–$532 | $360 | $2,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $540–$750 | $660 | $900 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,750‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,160 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,040 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $510. The median William photograph sells for $390 across 67 lots. The median William painting sells for $3,750 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William photographs typically sell for $210–$532 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William photograph?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William photograph is $390.
What is William's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William photograph is $2,160.
What is the average price of a small William photograph?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William's auction record?
William's auction record is $3,750, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full William record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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