> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-payne · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

**1 William Payne work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Payne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-payne (updated 2026-11-02).

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.