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

# William Morris (1834–1896)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 237 auction results for William Morris at 23 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,271 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,284–$19,685, n=72). The auction record is $390,600 for Beetles with Flora vase (from the Flora & Fauna series) (2024, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beetles with Flora vase (from the Flora & Fauna series), 1999 | Stainless steel | $390,600 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |
| 2 | Raven with Amphora, 1957 | Enamel | $280,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Canopic Jar: Cow Elk, 1993 | Glass | $279,400 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 4 | Canopic Jar: African Bull, 1957 | Glass | $227,000 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Canopic Jar: Panther, 1957 | Glass | $191,000 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Canopic Jar: Sable Antelope, 1996 | Blown and formed glass | $154,800 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Hammersmith, circa 1883 | Hand-knotted wool | $151,200 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Hammersmith, circa 1880 | Hand-knotted wool | $126,000 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Hammersmith, circa 1883 | Hand-knotted wool with original macrame knotted fringe | $107,100 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Artifact: Tusk and Skull, 1957 | Glass | $94,062 | Bonhams | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 79 | $15,480 |
| Other | 119 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,281 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $16,250 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $6,741 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $6,400 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 237 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Morris is a British (modern) artist with 282 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $8,320. 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 Morris sold in 2026 for $8,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Morris work worth?

Across 235 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Morris work is $8,320.

The median William Morris sculpture sells for $24,130 across 33 lots.

The median William Morris painting sells for $1,760 across 3 lots.

The median William Morris print sells for $1,202 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Morris sculptures typically sell for $20,760–$36,875 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,202 | $4,237 | — | 2025-06-03 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,760† | $2,278 | 75% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $15,665 | $27,581 | — | 2014-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $24,130 | $390,600 | 97.1% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | — | 2018-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $153,000 | $390,600 | — | 2026-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Morris's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,202. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,760, record $2,278. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $153,000.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $7,005–$26,658 | $18,235 | $47,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $20,760–$36,875 | $24,860 | $390,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $390,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $280,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $27,581 |
| Photography | 2018 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,237 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,278 |
| Paintings | 1988 | $1,760 |

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 Morris worth?

Across 235 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Morris work is $8,320. The median William Morris sculpture sells for $24,130 across 33 lots. The median William Morris painting sells for $1,760 across 3 lots. The median William Morris print sells for $1,202 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Morris sculptures typically sell for $20,760–$36,875 (the middle half of 22 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 Morris sculpture?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Morris sculpture is $24,130.

### What is William Morris's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Morris sculpture is $390,600.

### What is the average price of a medium William Morris sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Morris sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small William Morris sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Morris sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,235, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

William Morris's auction record is $390,600, set in 2024.

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