William Preston Mayfield (1896–1974)
William Preston Mayfield is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,870. 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 Preston Mayfield sold in 2014 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Preston Mayfield on OpeningBid →What is a William Preston Mayfield work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Preston Mayfield work is $1,870.
The median William Preston Mayfield photograph sells for $1,935 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 17 | $1,935† | $12,000 | 94.1% | 2023-12-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $470–$3,275† | $1,935† | $7,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $12,000 |
| Photography | 2014 | $7,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Preston Mayfield worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Preston Mayfield work is $1,870. The median William Preston Mayfield photograph sells for $1,935 across 16 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 Preston Mayfield photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Preston Mayfield photograph is $1,935. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Preston Mayfield's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Preston Mayfield photograph is $12,000.
What is the average price of a small William Preston Mayfield photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Preston Mayfield photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,935, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Preston Mayfield's auction record?
William Preston Mayfield's auction record is $12,000, set in 2006.
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