> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-sadler · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-sadler (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.