> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-mouncey · updated 2026-11-03

# William Mouncey (1852–1901)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for William Mouncey at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $642 including buyer’s premium (middle half $403–$839, n=5). The auction record is $6,146 for GALLOWAY PASTORAL (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GALLOWAY PASTORAL | Signed, oil on canvas | $6,146 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | THE KIRK ABUNE THE DEE, 1898 | Signed and dated '98, oil on canvas | $3,405 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | KIRKCUDBRIGHT HARBOUR | Signed, oil on canvas | $2,887 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Horseman in a wood, 1852 | Painting | $2,585 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| 5 | SOLITUDE | Signed, oil on canvas | $1,532 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | A QUIET AFTERNOON, GALLOWAY | Signed, oil on canvas | $1,528 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | On the Banks of the River | Oil on canvas | $1,185 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2009 |
| 8 | FIGURE BY A WOODLAND STREAM | Signed, oil on canvas | $1,154 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | ON THE DEE | Signed, oil on canvas | $1,100 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | THE GOATHERDS - 1897 | <p>Signed and dated '97 lower left, oil on canvas</p> | $892 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,100 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,528 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $742 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Mouncey is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $996. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Mouncey sold in 2024 for $1,528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Mouncey work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mouncey work is $996.

The median William Mouncey painting sells for $1,100 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,100† | $6,146 | — | 2026-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $646–$892 | $839 | $1,154 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $532–$2,661† | $1,357† | $6,146 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,146 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,405 |

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 Mouncey worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mouncey work is $996. The median William Mouncey painting sells for $1,100 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mouncey painting is $1,100. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mouncey painting is $6,146.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Mouncey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Mouncey's auction record is $6,146, set in 2022.

---

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