> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-mills · updated 2026-11-01

# William (1923–1997)

William is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $305.

A work by William sold in 2023 for $955, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $305.

The median William painting sells for $342 across 5 lots.

The median William work on paper sells for $244 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $342 | $955 | — | 2023-01-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $244 | $402 | — | 2022-05-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $269–$955 | $342 | $955 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $955 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $955 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $402 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $244 |

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 worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $305. The median William painting sells for $342 across 5 lots. The median William work on paper sells for $244 across 3 lots.

### What is William's auction record?

William's auction record is $955, set in 2023.

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-mills (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.