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# William Posey Silva (1859–1948)

## What is William Posey Silva’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for William Posey Silva at 10 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $795–$4,360, n=6). The auction record is $17,625 for A Cloudy Day in the Garden of Dreams (2007, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Cloudy Day in the Garden of Dreams, 1859 | Oil on wood panel | $17,625 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Garden of Dreams, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $11,162 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | The Silvery Fog, Point Lobos | Oil on canvas | $9,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Hazy Morning in the Garden of Dreams, 1859 | Oil on canvas affixed to board | $7,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | April's Bluebonnets-Near San Antonio, 1859 | Oil on canvas board | $6,273 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 6 | California coastal | Oil on canvas laid to board | $5,280 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Bridge-Magnolia Gardens, 1859 | Oil on canvasboard | $3,910 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2004 |
| 8 | Hanging Moss-Garden of Dreams, 1859 | Oil on canvas affixed to board | $3,675 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | Moss-Garden of Dreams, 1859 | Oil on canvas affixed to board | $3,675 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2008 |
| 10 | Palm and Pool-Keeler Gardens, 1859 | Giltwood | $3,220 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2004 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $2,275 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,600 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Posey Silva is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,250. 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 Posey Silva sold in 2025 for $5,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a William Posey Silva work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Posey Silva work is $2,250.

The median William Posey Silva painting sells for $2,250 across 35 lots.

The median William Posey Silva work on paper sells for $1,045 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Posey Silva paintings typically sell for $932–$3,334 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $2,250†‡ | $17,625 | 76.1% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,045 | $1,045 | — | 2004-02-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $932–$3,334‡ | $1,950‡ | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,572–$9,562† | $2,625† | $17,625 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,625 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,162 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,045 |

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 Posey Silva worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Posey Silva work is $2,250. The median William Posey Silva painting sells for $2,250 across 35 lots. The median William Posey Silva work on paper sells for $1,045 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Posey Silva paintings typically sell for $932–$3,334 (the middle half of 24 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 Posey Silva painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Posey Silva painting is $2,250. 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 Posey Silva's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Posey Silva painting is $17,625.

### What is the average price of a small William Posey Silva painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Posey Silva painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium William Posey Silva painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Posey Silva painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Posey Silva's auction record?

William Posey Silva's auction record is $17,625, set in 2007.

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