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# William Edward Mayes (1861–1952)

William Edward Mayes is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $277.

A work by William Edward Mayes is recorded as sold in 2016 for $308; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Edward Mayes work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Mayes work is $277.

The median William Edward Mayes work on paper sells for $292 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $292‡ | $924 | 83.3% | 2024-03-28 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $277–$503‡ | $292‡ | $924 |

‡ 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 | 2003 | $924 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $647 |

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 Mayes worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Mayes work is $277. The median William Edward Mayes work on paper sells for $292 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Edward Mayes work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edward Mayes work on paper is $292. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Edward Mayes's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edward Mayes work on paper is $924.

### What is the average price of a small William Edward Mayes work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Edward Mayes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Edward Mayes's auction record?

William Edward Mayes's auction record is $924, set in 2003.

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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 Edward Mayes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-edward-mayes (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.