William Ongley (1836–1890)
William Ongley is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,400. 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 Ongley sold in 2026 for $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Ongley on OpeningBid →What is a William Ongley work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ongley work is $2,400.
The median William Ongley painting sells for $2,400 across 8 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 | 8 | $2,400†‡ | $5,500 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† 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) | 5 | $660–$2,800†‡ | $1,304†‡ | $3,450 |
† 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 | 2026 | $5,500 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,450 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Ongley worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ongley work is $2,400. The median William Ongley painting sells for $2,400 across 8 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 William Ongley's auction record?
William Ongley's auction record is $5,500, set in 2026.
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