> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-hawkins · updated 2026-11-02

# William Hawkins (1895–1990)

## What is William Hawkins’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for William Hawkins at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $60,960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,480–$98,280, n=5). The auction record is $113,400 for NEIL HOUSE WITH CHIMNEY #2 (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEIL HOUSE WITH CHIMNEY #2, 1989 | Wool | $113,400 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | JUKE BOX, 1987 | Enamel | $98,280 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Puma Kitten, circa 1985 | Enamel, metallic paint and cornmeal paste on board | $85,000 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 4 | The Overland Stagecoach, 1895 | Enamel on Masonite | $82,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 5 | Turquoise Tiger, circa 1989 | Enamel on masonite | $67,171 | Christie's | Jan 2005 |
| 6 | House Cat | Enamel on board | $61,129 | Christie's | Jan 2004 |
| 7 | Knight on Horseback, 1988 | Enamel | $60,960 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | White Dog, 1895 | Wool | $60,000 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 9 | Alamo, 1895 | Enamel | $52,500 | Christie's | Feb 2022 |
| 10 | Steer and Dog, 1895 | Enamel on Masonite | $52,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $42,035 |
| Paintings | 20 | $32,925 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $43,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $21,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Hawkins is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $30,000. 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 Hawkins sold in 2026 for $30,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Hawkins work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Hawkins work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hawkins work is $30,000.

The median William Hawkins painting sells for $37,500 across 22 lots.

The median William Hawkins work on paper sells for $1,020 across 11 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 | 23 | $37,500† | $85,000 | 95.7% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,020† | $47,500 | 91.7% | 2024-03-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $98,280 | $113,400 | — | 2025-01-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12,500–$35,599 | $18,245 | $85,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $36,262–$58,125† | $42,788† | $82,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $244–$840† | $300† | $1,020 |

† 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 | 2017 | $85,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $82,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $47,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $27,500 |

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 Hawkins worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hawkins work is $30,000. The median William Hawkins painting sells for $37,500 across 22 lots. The median William Hawkins work on paper sells for $1,020 across 11 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 Hawkins painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hawkins painting is $37,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Hawkins's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hawkins painting is $85,000.

### What is the average price of a William Hawkins work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hawkins work on paper is $1,020. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Hawkins's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hawkins work on paper is $47,500.

### What is the average price of a large William Hawkins painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large William Hawkins painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $42,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Hawkins's auction record?

William Hawkins's auction record is $113,400, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Hawkins auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-hawkins (updated 2026-11-02).

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.