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# 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.

## What is a William Hyams work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.