William Ferguson (1932–2025)
What is William Ferguson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for William Ferguson at 2 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $546 including buyer’s premium (middle half $453–$657, n=6). The auction record is $735 for Book Of Dreams (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book Of Dreams, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $735 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | The Importance of Ochre, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $687 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Tjukurpa Column, 1979 | Acrylic on canvas | $566 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Encounter, 2009 | Acrylic on canvas | $527 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Totemic Signs, 1966 | Oil | $428 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | The Force Of Destiny, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $311 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Fantastic Birds and Creatures in Landscape, 1948 | Painting | $173 | Wright | May 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $527 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
William Ferguson is an Australia artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $478. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Ferguson sold in 2025 for $735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Ferguson on OpeningBid →What is a William Ferguson work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ferguson work is $478.
The median William Ferguson painting sells for $478 across 10 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $478† | $844† | 71.4% | 2026-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $566–$735† | $687† | $844† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $844† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $735 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Ferguson worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ferguson work is $478. The median William Ferguson painting sells for $478 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Ferguson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ferguson painting is $478. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Ferguson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ferguson painting is $844. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $844 (buyer's premium not included).
What is William Ferguson's auction record?
William Ferguson's auction record is $844, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $844 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full William Ferguson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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