William Newcombe (1907–1969)
William Newcombe is a Canadian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $279. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Newcombe sold in 2025 for $510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Newcombe on OpeningBid →What is a William Newcombe work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Newcombe work is $279.
The median William Newcombe work on paper sells for $281 across 10 lots.
The median William Newcombe painting sells for $309 across 4 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $309 | $510 | — | 2025-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $281‡ | $2,603 | 62.5% | 2023-12-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $142–$490‡ | $281‡ | $2,603 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $584‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $510 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $375 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Newcombe worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Newcombe work is $279. The median William Newcombe work on paper sells for $281 across 10 lots. The median William Newcombe painting sells for $309 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Newcombe work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Newcombe work on paper is $281. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Newcombe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Newcombe work on paper is $2,603.
What is the average price of a medium William Newcombe work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Newcombe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $281, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Newcombe's auction record?
William Newcombe's auction record is $2,603, set in 2008.
See the full William Newcombe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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