William Lyons Wilson (1892–1981)
William Lyons Wilson is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $205. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Lyons Wilson sold in 2026 for $221, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Lyons Wilson on OpeningBid →What is a William Lyons Wilson work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lyons Wilson work is $205.
The median William Lyons Wilson work on paper sells for $205 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $205†‡ | $278† | — | 2026-07-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $165–$217†‡ | $205†‡ | $278† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $278† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $221 |
† 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 Lyons Wilson worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lyons Wilson work is $205. The median William Lyons Wilson work on paper sells for $205 across 6 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 William Lyons Wilson's auction record?
William Lyons Wilson's auction record is $278, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $278 (buyer's premium not included).
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