William Gay Yorke (1817–1892)
William Gay Yorke is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,344. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Gay Yorke sold in 2022 for $4,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Gay Yorke on OpeningBid →What is a William Gay Yorke work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gay Yorke work is $4,344.
The median William Gay Yorke painting sells for $4,687 across 5 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 | 8 | $4,687‡ | $7,638 | 62.5% | 2026-06-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,000–$7,638‡ | $4,687‡ | $7,638 |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $7,638 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,638 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Gay Yorke worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gay Yorke work is $4,344. The median William Gay Yorke painting sells for $4,687 across 5 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 William Gay Yorke's auction record?
William Gay Yorke's auction record is $7,638, set in 2006.
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