> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-j-walley · updated 2026-11-01

# William J. Walley (1852–1919)

## What is William J. Walley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for William J. Walley at 2 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,905 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,367–$2,000, n=6). The auction record is $22,500 for Vase with fish (2022, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vase with fish, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $22,500 | Rago Arts | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Planter with leaves, 2014 | Architectural terracotta | $4,375 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 3 | Vase with leaves, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $4,375 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Vase with fish, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $4,064 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 5 | Vase, 1900 | Vase | $4,063 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 6 | Vase with leaves, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $3,250 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | vase with leaves, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $2,560 | Rago Arts | Jan 2020 |
| 8 | Vase with leaves, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $2,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | corseted vase with leaves, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $2,304 | Rago Arts | Jan 2020 |
| 10 | Mug with grotesque, 1852 | Architectural terracotta | $2,032 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 19 | $1,950 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,928 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William J. Walley is an USA artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,928.

A work by William J. Walley sold in 2025 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William J. Walley work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Walley work is $1,928.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,375 | $22,500 | — | 2022-09-22 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William J. Walley worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Walley work is $1,928.

### What is William J. Walley's auction record?

William J. Walley's auction record is $22,500, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.