William Pye (b. 1938)
William Pye is a British (modern) artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,287. 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 Pye sold in 2026 for $4,998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Pye on OpeningBid →What is a William Pye work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pye work is $4,287.
The median William Pye sculpture sells for $4,568 across 11 lots.
The median William Pye painting sells for $1,558 across 5 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 | 5 | $1,558† | $3,500 | — | 2020-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $4,568†‡ | $6,671 | 78.6% | 2026-06-30 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,519–$1,558† | $1,558† | $3,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,829–$5,029†‡ | $4,568†‡ | $6,671 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,671 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,338 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $3,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,558 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Pye worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pye work is $4,287. The median William Pye sculpture sells for $4,568 across 11 lots. The median William Pye painting sells for $1,558 across 5 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 Pye sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Pye sculpture is $4,568. 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 Pye's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Pye sculpture is $6,671.
What is William Pye's auction record?
William Pye's auction record is $6,671, set in 2024.
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