> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-edward-de-garthe-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# William Edward De Garthe (1907–1983)

## What is William Edward De Garthe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for William Edward De Garthe at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $537 including buyer’s premium (middle half $537–$886, n=5). The auction record is $2,496 for MORNING LIGHT AT PEGGY’S COVE, NOVA SCOTIA (2015, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MORNING LIGHT AT PEGGY’S COVE, NOVA SCOTIA, 1957 | Oil on canvas board signed | $2,496 | Waddingtons | May 2015 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (LOBSTER SEASON) | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,374 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Peggy's Cove | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $1,128 | Waddingtons | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (CASTING THE NETS) | OIL ON CANVAS | $886 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | DRYING SAIL, PEGGY'S COVE, NOVA SCOTIA, 1958 | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $658 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Winter at Peggy's Cove | Oil on canvas | $588 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2003 |
| 7 | MOONLIGHT OVER PEGGY'S COVE, NOVA SCOTIA, 1958 | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $564 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (CRASHING WAVES - PEGGY'S COVE) | OIL ON CANVAS | $537 | Waddingtons | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (PEGGY'S COVE) | OIL ON CANVAS | $537 | Waddingtons | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | PEGGY'S COVE, N.S., 1964 | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $397 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $588 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $886 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Edward De Garthe is a Canadian artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $550. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Edward De Garthe sold in 2026 for $1,374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Edward De Garthe work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward De Garthe work is $550.

The median William Edward De Garthe painting sells for $537 across 25 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 | 26 | $537‡ | $1,374 | 96.2% | 2026-03-05 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $283–$522‡ | $390‡ | $658 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $537–$1,007‡ | $588‡ | $1,374 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,374 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,128 |

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 Edward De Garthe worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward De Garthe work is $550. The median William Edward De Garthe painting sells for $537 across 25 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Edward De Garthe painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edward De Garthe painting is $537. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Edward De Garthe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edward De Garthe painting is $1,374.

### What is William Edward De Garthe's auction record?

William Edward De Garthe's auction record is $1,374, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.