William (1906–2002)
William is a British artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $263. 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 2025 for $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $263.
The median William painting sells for $813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $813‡ | $2,503 | 35.3% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $985 | $2,503 | — | 2025-09-30 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $383–$860‡ | $766‡ | $985 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $2,503 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $985 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $263. The median William painting sells for $813 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 the average price of a William painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William painting is $813. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William painting is $2,503.
What is William's auction record?
William's auction record is $2,503, set in 2022.
See the full William record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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