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# William Edward Ware (1915–1997)

William Edward Ware is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $506. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Edward Ware is recorded as sold in 2009 for $506; 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 Ware work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Ware work is $506.

The median William Edward Ware painting sells for $308 across 4 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 | 12 | $308‡ | $876‡ | 33.3% | 2017-09-30 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $876‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $506‡ |

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

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 Ware worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Ware work is $506. The median William Edward Ware painting sells for $308 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edward Ware painting is $308. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edward Ware painting is $876. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

William Edward Ware's auction record is $876, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.