William Egley (1798–1870)
William Egley is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $475. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Egley sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $539 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Egley work is $475.
The median William Egley work on paper sells for $350 across 17 lots.
The median William Egley painting sells for $831 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $831 | $831 | 50% | 2021-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $350†‡ | $900 | 85% | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 17 | $208–$464†‡ | $350†‡ | $900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2019 | $900 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $831 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $631 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Egley worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Egley work is $475. The median William Egley work on paper sells for $350 across 17 lots. The median William Egley painting sells for $831 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a William Egley work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Egley work on paper is $350. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Egley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Egley work on paper is $900.
What is the average price of a small William Egley work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Egley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Egley's auction record?
William Egley's auction record is $3,024, set in 2023.
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