William Joseph Shayer (1811–1892)
William Joseph Shayer is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,900. 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 Joseph Shayer is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,625; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Joseph Shayer on OpeningBid →What is a William Joseph Shayer work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Joseph Shayer work is $1,900.
The median William Joseph Shayer painting sells for $1,664 across 18 lots.
The median William Joseph Shayer work on paper sells for $323 across 1 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 | 20 | $1,664†‡ | $18,750 | 90% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $323‡ | $323‡ | — | 2025-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $821–$1,575‡ | $1,085‡ | $4,625‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,547–$4,303†‡ | $2,330†‡ | $18,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2015 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,903 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $323‡ |
‡ 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 Joseph Shayer worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Joseph Shayer work is $1,900. The median William Joseph Shayer painting sells for $1,664 across 18 lots. The median William Joseph Shayer work on paper sells for $323 across 1 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 Joseph Shayer painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Joseph Shayer painting is $1,664. 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 Joseph Shayer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Joseph Shayer painting is $18,750.
What is the average price of a medium William Joseph Shayer painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Joseph Shayer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Joseph Shayer's auction record?
William Joseph Shayer's auction record is $43,031, set in 2007.
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