William J. Shayer (1811–1892)
William J. Shayer is a British artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $783. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William J. Shayer sold in 2018 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William J. Shayer on OpeningBid →What is a William J. Shayer work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Shayer work is $783.
The median William J. Shayer painting sells for $783 across 9 lots.
The median William J. Shayer print sells for $47 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $47 | $47 | — | 2007-12-14 |
| Paintings | 12 | $783‡ | $2,838‡ | 75% | 2019-04-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William J. Shayer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $47. Paintings (12 lots) median $783, record $2,838. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical William J. Shayer painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $282–$2,560‡ | $1,155‡ | $2,838‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,838‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,746‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $47 |
‡ 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 J. Shayer worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Shayer work is $783. The median William J. Shayer painting sells for $783 across 9 lots. The median William J. Shayer print sells for $47 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William J. Shayer painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William J. Shayer painting is $783. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William J. Shayer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William J. Shayer painting is $2,838. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is William J. Shayer's auction record?
William J. Shayer's auction record is $2,838, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full William J. Shayer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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