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# William Preston

William Preston is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $323. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Preston sold in 2022 for $2,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Preston work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Preston work is $323.

The median William Preston work on paper sells for $323 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $323‡ | $470 | — | 2016-09-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $470 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $345 |

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 Preston worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Preston work is $323. The median William Preston work on paper sells for $323 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Preston's auction record?

William Preston's auction record is $2,080, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Preston auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-preston (updated 2026-11-01).

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.