William Payne (1750–1850)
William Payne is a British (modern) artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $523. 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 Payne sold in 2024 for $784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Payne on OpeningBid →What is a William Payne work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Payne work is $523.
The median William Payne work on paper sells for $470 across 53 lots.
The median William Payne painting sells for $1,305 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Payne work on papers typically sell for $210–$937 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,305 | $2,655 | — | 2020-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $470†‡ | $10,876 | 81.5% | 2026-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,552† | $10,876 | — | 2018-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $210–$937†‡ | $441†‡ | $10,876 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $10,876 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,552† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,655 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,305 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Payne worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Payne work is $523. The median William Payne work on paper sells for $470 across 53 lots. The median William Payne painting sells for $1,305 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Payne work on papers typically sell for $210–$937 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 Payne work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Payne work on paper is $470. 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 Payne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Payne work on paper is $10,876.
What is the average price of a small William Payne work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Payne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $441, 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 Payne's auction record?
William Payne's auction record is $10,876, set in 2006.
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