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# William Mellor (1851–1931)

## What is William Mellor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for William Mellor at 27 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,314 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,104–$2,258, n=10). The auction record is $10,183 for Rydal lake (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rydal lake, 1851 | Oil paint | $10,183 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | On the Hebden, Yorkshire, 1851 | Oil paint | $8,812 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 3 | The Falls in Autumn | Oil on canvas | $6,325 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1998 |
| 4 | RYDAL LAKE FROM THE HILLS WESTMORLAND | Oil on canvas | $5,818 | Sworders | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | On the Conway, North Wales, 1851 | Painting | $5,182 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | Fairy Dell, Near Ilkley | Oil on canvas | $4,700 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2005 |
| 7 | Fairy Dell, Near Ilkley | Oil on canvas | $4,700 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2005 |
| 8 | On the Wharfe, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire | Oils on canvas | $4,522 | Roseberys London | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | On the Wharfe, Bolton Woods, Yorkshire | Oil on canvas | $4,242 | Tennants | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | VIEW NEAR AMBLESIDE, WESTMORELAND; ON THE GRETA, ROKEBY | Oil on canvas | $3,934 | Sworders | Nov 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $1,482 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,650 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $1,502 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Mellor is a British (modern) artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,158. 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 Mellor sold in 2026 for $2,756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Mellor work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Mellor work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mellor work is $1,158.

The median William Mellor painting sells for $1,187 across 66 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Mellor paintings typically sell for $837–$2,667 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) William Mellor paintings typically sell for $554–$1,967 (the middle half of 21 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 | 75 | $1,187†‡ | $10,183 | 88% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,568 | $10,183 | — | 2012-10-23 |

† 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) | 21 | $554–$1,967†‡ | $863†‡ | $5,182 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $837–$2,667†‡ | $1,250†‡ | $6,325 |

† 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 | 2012 | $10,183 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $8,812 |

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 Mellor worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mellor work is $1,158. The median William Mellor painting sells for $1,187 across 66 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Mellor paintings typically sell for $837–$2,667 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Mellor paintings typically sell for $554–$1,967 (the middle half of 21 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 Mellor painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mellor painting is $1,187. 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 Mellor's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mellor painting is $10,183.

### What is the average price of a medium William Mellor painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Mellor painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,250, 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 the average price of a small William Mellor painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Mellor painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $863, 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 Mellor's auction record?

William Mellor's auction record is $10,183, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Mellor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-mellor (updated 2026-11-03).

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.