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# William P. Silva (1859–1948)

William P. Silva is an artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,210.

A work by William P. Silva sold in 2016 for $1,464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William P. Silva work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William P. Silva work is $1,210.

The median William P. Silva painting sells for $1,210 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,210 | $1,560 | 77.8% | 2016-09-24 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $824–$1,435 | $1,114 | $1,560 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,560 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,464 |

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 P. Silva worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William P. Silva work is $1,210. The median William P. Silva painting sells for $1,210 across 7 lots.

### What is William P. Silva's auction record?

William P. Silva's auction record is $1,955, set in 2007.

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

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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.