William Hyams (1878–1952)
William Hyams is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $585.
A work by William Hyams sold in 2016 for $758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hyams work is $585.
The median William Hyams work on paper sells for $46 across 2 lots.
The median William Hyams painting sells for $585 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 | 3 | $585 | $758 | — | 2018-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $46†‡ | $58† | 25% | 2026-05-24 |
† 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 | 2016 | $758 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $585 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $58† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $34‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Hyams worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hyams work is $585. The median William Hyams work on paper sells for $46 across 2 lots. The median William Hyams painting sells for $585 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 Hyams's auction record?
William Hyams's auction record is $758, set in 2016.
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