William Gear (1915–1997)
William Gear is a British artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,389. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Gear sold in 2026 for $3,389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full William Gear record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View William Gear on OpeningBid →What is a William Gear work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gear work is $3,389.
The median William Gear work on paper sells for $2,570 across 35 lots.
The median William Gear painting sells for $7,414 across 35 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Gear paintings typically sell for $3,858–$13,174 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) William Gear work on papers typically sell for $1,041–$3,460 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 39 | $7,414† | $32,518 | 89.7% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $2,570†‡ | $8,406 | 87.5% | 2023-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $31,566 | $32,518 | — | 2015-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 26 | $3,858–$13,174† | $8,132† | $32,518 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,389–$10,253† | $7,414† | $17,951 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,041–$3,460† | $2,069† | $8,406 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,233–$4,642†‡ | $2,714†‡ | $7,052 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $32,518 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $31,678 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $8,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $7,052 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Gear worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gear work is $3,389. The median William Gear work on paper sells for $2,570 across 35 lots. The median William Gear painting sells for $7,414 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Gear paintings typically sell for $3,858–$13,174 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Gear work on papers typically sell for $1,041–$3,460 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Gear work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Gear work on paper is $2,570. 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 Gear's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Gear work on paper is $8,406.
What is the average price of a William Gear painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Gear painting is $7,414. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Gear's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Gear painting is $32,518.
What is the average price of a medium William Gear painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Gear painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small William Gear work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Gear work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Gear's auction record?
William Gear's auction record is $32,518, set in 2008.
See the full William Gear record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View William Gear on OpeningBid →