William Papas (1927–2000)
William Papas is a South African artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $242. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Papas sold in 2025 for $277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Papas work is $242.
The median William Papas work on paper sells for $418 across 3 lots.
The median William Papas print sells for $443 across 2 lots.
The median William Papas painting sells for $206 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 | 2 | $443 | $609 | — | 2025-02-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $206 | $206 | — | 2020-08-10 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $418 | $435 | 33.3% | 2024-06-11 |
William Papas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $443. Paintings (1 lots) median $206, record $206.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $609 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $435 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $418 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $277 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $206 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Papas worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Papas work is $242. The median William Papas work on paper sells for $418 across 3 lots. The median William Papas print sells for $443 across 2 lots. The median William Papas painting sells for $206 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 William Papas's auction record?
William Papas's auction record is $609, set in 2024.
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