William Ousley (1866–1953)
William Ousley is an American/Louisiana artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,030.
A work by William Ousley sold in 2022 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Ousley on OpeningBid →What is a William Ousley work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ousley work is $1,030.
The median William Ousley painting sells for $1,030 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Ousley paintings typically sell for $898–$1,914 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $1,030 | $3,172 | 94.7% | 2024-09-20 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $608–$793 | $732 | $1,037 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $898–$1,914 | $1,187 | $3,172 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,172 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Ousley worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ousley work is $1,030. The median William Ousley painting sells for $1,030 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Ousley paintings typically sell for $898–$1,914 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
What is the average price of a William Ousley painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ousley painting is $1,030.
What is William Ousley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ousley painting is $3,172.
What is the average price of a medium William Ousley painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Ousley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William Ousley's auction record?
William Ousley's auction record is $3,172, set in 2022.
See the full William Ousley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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