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# William Longstaff (1879–1953)

William Longstaff is an Australian artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $235. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Longstaff is recorded as sold in 1999 for $327; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Longstaff work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Longstaff work is $235.

The median William Longstaff painting sells for $235 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $235‡ | $327‡ | 30% | 2005-10-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $327‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $142‡ |

‡ 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 Longstaff worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Longstaff work is $235. The median William Longstaff painting sells for $235 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Longstaff's auction record?

William Longstaff's auction record is $327, set in 1999. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Longstaff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-longstaff (updated 2026-11-01).

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.