William (1859–1943)
What is William’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for William at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $184–$708, n=15). The auction record is $24,635 for FIGURES BY THE RIVER (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIGURES BY THE RIVER, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $24,635 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Beach Scene | Oil on canvas | $2,378 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | THE SMOOTH APPLES GUMS | Oil on board | $1,282 | Sworders | Jul 2009 |
| 4 | Harbour Views | Watercolour | $1,132 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2011 |
| 5 | Untitled beach scene | Oil on board | $966 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Dappled Light along the Bush Path | Oil on canvas | $797 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Wetlands | Watercolour | $713 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Early Settlers | Watercolour | $702 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Coastal Scene | Oil on board | $670 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Coastal Landscape & Rocky Shores | Watercolour | $644 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $734 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $294 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $547 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $362 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
William is an Australia artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $563. 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 sold in 2026 for $966, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $563.
The median William work on paper sells for $346 across 56 lots.
The median William painting sells for $829 across 29 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William work on papers typically sell for $201–$713 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) William work on papers typically sell for $212–$542 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 38 | $829† | $18,638 | 76.3% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $346† | $2,233† | 68.3% | 2026-09-28 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,124† | $18,638 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $587–$958† | $611† | $1,375† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $692–$1,418† | $903† | $3,950† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $212–$542† | $322† | $2,233† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $201–$713† | $374† | $1,158 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $18,638 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,950† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,233† |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,249† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $563. The median William work on paper sells for $346 across 56 lots. The median William painting sells for $829 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William work on papers typically sell for $201–$713 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William work on papers typically sell for $212–$542 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William work on paper is $346. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William work on paper is $2,233. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,233 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a William painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William painting is $829. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William painting is $18,638.
What is the average price of a medium William work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small William work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William's auction record?
William's auction record is $24,635, set in 2026.
See the full William record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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