> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-monk · updated 2026-11-02

# William Monk (1863–1937)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for William Monk at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,945–$40,130, n=10). The auction record is $328,320 for Three Clouds Rising (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Clouds Rising, 2019 | Oil paint | $328,320 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Far-Out III, 2013 | Oil paint | $323,753 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Son, 2017 | Oil on canvas | $176,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | For a Fool II (Zoetrope), 2018 | Oil paint | $137,049 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Far-Out I, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $126,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 6 | A Fool Through the Cloud, 2018 | Oil paint | $81,988 | Phillips | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (zip) III, 2020 | Oil paint | $56,625 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | In Bloom, 2018 | Oil paint | $55,248 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Atom Rising II, 2020 | Oil paint | $51,685 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Smoke Ring Mountain (Deep Yellow), 2017 | Oil on canvas | $40,694 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $46,189 |
| Prints | 6 | $465 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $100 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $81,988 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $38,437 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $324 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Monk is a British (modern) artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $14,390. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Monk sold in 2026 for $40,694, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Monk work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Monk work is $14,390.

The median William Monk painting sells for $39,565 across 20 lots.

The median William Monk print sells for $186 across 11 lots.

The median William Monk work on paper sells for $100 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $186† | $3,500 | 91.7% | 2023-03-19 |
| Paintings | 21 | $39,565† | $328,320 | 95.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $100† | $1,056 | 75% | 2025-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $176,400 | $328,320 | — | 2024-05-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Monk's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $186 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $39,565, record $328,320. A typical William Monk painting sells for around 213× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $176,400.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $81–$372† | $163† | $1,208† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $29,330–$55,592† | $39,565† | $137,049 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $24,254–$176,400 | $81,988 | $328,320 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $100–$324 | $100 | $1,056 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $328,320 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $323,753 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,208† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,056 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $324 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Monk worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Monk work is $14,390. The median William Monk painting sells for $39,565 across 20 lots. The median William Monk print sells for $186 across 11 lots. The median William Monk work on paper sells for $100 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Monk painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Monk painting is $39,565. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Monk's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Monk painting is $328,320.

### What is the average price of a William Monk print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Monk print is $186. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Monk's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Monk print is $3,500.

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

William Monk's auction record is $328,320, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Monk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-monk (updated 2026-11-02).

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.