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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Ousley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ousley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.