William Oliver (1827–1927)
William Oliver is a British (modern) artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,732. 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 Oliver sold in 2024 for $5,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Oliver on OpeningBid →What is a William Oliver work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Oliver work is $1,732.
The median William Oliver painting sells for $1,664 across 23 lots.
The median William Oliver work on paper sells for $1,100 across 6 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 | 27 | $1,664†‡ | $7,483 | 85.2% | 2025-02-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,100‡ | $5,000 | — | 2023-04-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $984–$3,750†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $7,483 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $7,483 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $7,289 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Oliver worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Oliver work is $1,732. The median William Oliver painting sells for $1,664 across 23 lots. The median William Oliver work on paper sells for $1,100 across 6 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 Oliver painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Oliver painting is $1,664. 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 William Oliver's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Oliver painting is $7,483.
What is the average price of a medium William Oliver painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Oliver painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 William Oliver's auction record?
William Oliver's auction record is $7,483, set in 2015.
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