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

# William O'Shea (b. 1934)

## What is William O'Shea’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for William O'Shea at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $98 including buyer’s premium (middle half $47–$99, n=5). The auction record is $246 for The Team, Bendemeer (2014, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Team, Bendemeer | Oil on canvas on board | $246 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Old Woolshed, Georges Plain, 1981 | Oil on canvas board | $183 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Turondale After The Rush, 1981 | Oil on canvas board | $138 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Store & Hotel Jugiong, 1979 | Oil on canvas on board | $135 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | Miowera Shed, Nyngan, 1978 | Oil on canvas board | $126 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Sunnyside 1990, 1990 | Oil on board | $102 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2019 |
| 7 | Werries Creek, 1981 | Oil on canvas board | $99 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Winter Light, Bendemeer, 1979 | Oil on canvas board | $98 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Toorale Shed, Bourke, 1985 | Oil on canvas on board | $92 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | The Valley Road Wuuluman & The Common Stuartown, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $91 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $91 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $88 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $71 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William O'Shea is an Australia artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $75. 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 O'Shea sold in 2026 for $98, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William O'Shea work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William O'Shea work is $75.

The median William O'Shea painting sells for $93 across 46 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William O'Shea paintings typically sell for $88–$154 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $93† | $304† | 90.2% | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $271† | $304† | — | 2021-03-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $45–$95† | $52† | $304† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $88–$154† | $126† | $271† |

† 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 | 2021 | $304† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $271† |

† 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 O'Shea worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William O'Shea work is $75. The median William O'Shea painting sells for $93 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William O'Shea paintings typically sell for $88–$154 (the middle half of 27 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 O'Shea painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William O'Shea painting is $93. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William O'Shea's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William O'Shea painting is $304. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $304 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium William O'Shea painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William O'Shea painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small William O'Shea painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William O'Shea painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $52, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William O'Shea's auction record?

William O'Shea's auction record is $183, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.