> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-h-ward · updated 2026-11-03

# William H. Ward

William H. Ward is an English artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $470. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William H. Ward is recorded as sold in 2023 for $4,051; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William H. Ward work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Ward work is $470.

The median William H. Ward painting sells for $2,371 across 2 lots.

The median William H. Ward work on paper sells for $349 across 3 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 | 5 | $2,371‡ | $4,051‡ | 40% | 2023-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $349†‡ | $470† | — | 2026-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,051‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $691‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $470† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $349† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 H. Ward worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Ward work is $470. The median William H. Ward painting sells for $2,371 across 2 lots. The median William H. Ward work on paper sells for $349 across 3 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 H. Ward's auction record?

William H. Ward's auction record is $4,051, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William H. Ward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-h-ward (updated 2026-11-03).

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.