> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-gaunt · updated 2026-11-02

# William Gaunt (1900–1980)

William Gaunt is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $172.

A work by William Gaunt sold in 2025 for $454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Gaunt work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Gaunt work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gaunt work is $172.

The median William Gaunt work on paper sells for $156 across 9 lots.

The median William Gaunt painting sells for $539 across 1 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 | $539 | $539 | — | 2007-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $156‡ | $454 | — | 2025-12-10 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $128–$214‡ | $156‡ | $454 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $539 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $454 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $259 |

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 Gaunt worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gaunt work is $172. The median William Gaunt work on paper sells for $156 across 9 lots. The median William Gaunt painting sells for $539 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Gaunt's auction record?

William Gaunt's auction record is $539, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Gaunt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-gaunt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.