William (1782–1839)
William is an Irish artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,194. 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 sold in 2025 for $14,695, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $4,194.
The median William painting sells for $4,194 across 65 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William paintings typically sell for $1,505–$4,827 (the middle half of 49 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 | 80 | $4,194†‡ | $38,350 | 81.3% | 2025-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,552 | $38,350 | — | 2025-09-24 |
† 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) | 49 | $1,505–$4,827† | $2,809† | $19,934 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,238–$11,952‡ | $6,215‡ | $38,350 |
† 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 | 2010 | $38,350 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $19,934 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $4,194. The median William painting sells for $4,194 across 65 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William paintings typically sell for $1,505–$4,827 (the middle half of 49 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 painting?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William painting is $4,194. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William painting is $38,350.
What is the average price of a small William painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium William painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William's auction record?
William's auction record is $38,350, set in 2010.
See the full William record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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