William Owen (1769–1825)
William Owen is a British (modern) artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,780. 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 Owen sold in 2020 for $10,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Owen on OpeningBid →What is a William Owen work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Owen work is $2,780.
The median William Owen painting sells for $2,237 across 16 lots.
The median William Owen work on paper sells for $1,920 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 1998-08-06 |
| Paintings | 20 | $2,237†‡ | $10,015 | 80% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,920 | $1,920 | 33.3% | 2007-02-06 |
† 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) | 13 | $973–$5,933†‡ | $1,700†‡ | $10,015 |
† 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 | 2020 | $10,015 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $7,786‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,920 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Owen worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Owen work is $2,780. The median William Owen painting sells for $2,237 across 16 lots. The median William Owen work on paper sells for $1,920 across 1 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 Owen painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Owen painting is $2,237. 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 Owen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Owen painting is $10,015.
What is the average price of a medium William Owen painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Owen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,700, 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 Owen's auction record?
William Owen's auction record is $15,050, set in 2017.
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