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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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