William Golding (b. 1928)
William Golding is an artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $406.
A work by William Golding sold in 2016 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Golding on OpeningBid →What is a William Golding work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Golding work is $406.
The median William Golding painting sells for $65 across 7 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 | 14 | $65† | $152 | 50% | 2025-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $41–$65† | $45† | $90† |
† 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 | $152 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $90† |
† 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 Golding worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Golding work is $406. The median William Golding painting sells for $65 across 7 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 Golding painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Golding painting is $65. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Golding's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Golding painting is $152.
What is William Golding's auction record?
William Golding's auction record is $3,555, set in 1999.
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