William Giles (1872–1939)
What is William Giles’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for William Giles at 7 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $446 including buyer’s premium (middle half $252–$651, n=6). The auction record is $1,016 for Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (Thus Passes the Glory of the World) (2026, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reflections, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $945 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (Thus Passes the Glory of the World), circa 1925 | Color woodcut and relief print | $1,016 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | The Swan and Cygnets, 1911 | Woodcut | $698 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Reflections, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $655 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Reflections, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $508 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Reflections, 1977 | Bound book, gelatin silver print | $384 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Our Lady's Birds | Woodcut | $208 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | PEACOCK AND PEAHEN | Woodcut | $176 | Sworders | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | Our Lady’s Birds | Woodcut | $116 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $208 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $446 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
William Giles is an English artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $582. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Giles sold in 2026 for $1,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Giles on OpeningBid →What is a William Giles work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Giles work is $582.
The median William Giles print sells for $296 across 6 lots.
The median William Giles photograph sells for $655 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $296 | $1,016 | 85.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 6 | $655 | $945 | 50% | 2025-06-27 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $176–$384 | $208 | $1,016 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,016 |
| Photography | 2023 | $945 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $698 |
| Photography | 2024 | $655 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Giles worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Giles work is $582. The median William Giles print sells for $296 across 6 lots. The median William Giles photograph sells for $655 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Giles's auction record?
William Giles's auction record is $1,188, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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