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# William Ralph Turner (1920–2013)

William Ralph Turner is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,287. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Ralph Turner sold in 2026 for $7,549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ralph Turner work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ralph Turner work is $2,287.

The median William Ralph Turner painting sells for $2,287 across 11 lots.

The median William Ralph Turner work on paper sells for $1,639 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,287‡ | $8,602 | 84.6% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,639 | $1,639 | — | 2016-06-07 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,737–$3,614 | $2,692 | $7,549 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,602 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,549 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,639 |

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 Ralph Turner worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ralph Turner work is $2,287. The median William Ralph Turner painting sells for $2,287 across 11 lots. The median William Ralph Turner work on paper sells for $1,639 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Ralph Turner painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ralph Turner painting is $2,287. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Ralph Turner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ralph Turner painting is $8,602.

### What is William Ralph Turner's auction record?

William Ralph Turner's auction record is $8,602, set in 2023.

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