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# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Saunders auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-saunders (updated 2026-11-03).

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.