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# William Payne, O.W.S. (1760–1833)

William Payne, O.W.S. is a British artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,001.

A work by William Payne, O.W.S. sold in 2019 for $3,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Payne, O.W.S. work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Payne, O.W.S. work is $3,001.

The median William Payne, O.W.S. work on paper sells for $2,844 across 22 lots.

The median William Payne, O.W.S. painting sells for $3,554 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Payne, O.W.S. work on papers typically sell for $1,694–$5,098 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $3,554 | $4,738 | — | 2019-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,844 | $8,049 | — | 2018-07-03 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,694–$5,098 | $2,844 | $8,049 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $7,882 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,738 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,106 |

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 Payne, O.W.S. worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Payne, O.W.S. work is $3,001. The median William Payne, O.W.S. work on paper sells for $2,844 across 22 lots. The median William Payne, O.W.S. painting sells for $3,554 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Payne, O.W.S. work on papers typically sell for $1,694–$5,098 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a William Payne, O.W.S. work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Payne, O.W.S. work on paper is $2,844.

### What is William Payne, O.W.S.'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Payne, O.W.S. work on paper is $8,049.

### What is the average price of a small William Payne, O.W.S. work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Payne, O.W.S. work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Payne, O.W.S.'s auction record?

William Payne, O.W.S.'s auction record is $8,049, set in 2017.

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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.