William Saunders (1832–1892)
William Saunders is a British (modern) artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,025. 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 Saunders is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,025; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Saunders on OpeningBid →What is a William Saunders work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Saunders work is $1,025.
The median William Saunders photograph sells for $1,071 across 62 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Saunders photographs typically sell for $421–$2,500 (the middle half of 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 91 | $1,071†‡ | $65,000 | 68.1% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $58,953 | $65,000 | — | 2020-07-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $421–$2,500†‡ | $1,025†‡ | $65,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $65,000 |
| Photography | 2016 | $65,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Saunders worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Saunders work is $1,025. The median William Saunders photograph sells for $1,071 across 62 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Saunders photographs typically sell for $421–$2,500 (the middle half of 59 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 Saunders photograph?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Saunders photograph is $1,071. 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 Saunders's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Saunders photograph is $65,000.
What is the average price of a small William Saunders photograph?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Saunders photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Saunders's auction record?
William Saunders's auction record is $65,000, set in 2016.
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