William Scott (1913–1989)
William Scott is a British artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,407. 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 Scott sold in 2026 for $33,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Scott on OpeningBid →What is a William Scott work worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Scott work is $4,407.
The median William Scott print sells for $3,544 across 62 lots.
The median William Scott painting sells for $120,393 across 24 lots.
The median William Scott work on paper sells for $18,102 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Scott prints typically sell for $2,639–$4,907 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 68 | $3,544†‡ | $11,788 | 91.2% | 2025-06-25 |
| Paintings | 26 | $120,393†‡ | $1.1M | 92.3% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $18,102 | $74,425 | 91.3% | 2020-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $274,735† | $1.1M | — | 2024-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Scott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (68 lots) median $3,544 with 91.2% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $120,393, record $1,109,263. A typical William Scott painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $274,735.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $586–$3,384†‡ | $2,837†‡ | $11,788 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $2,639–$4,907†‡ | $3,779†‡ | $10,395 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $54,016–$134,064†‡ | $112,492†‡ | $323,844 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $299,342–$478,215 | $368,792 | $1.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $9,640–$24,079 | $18,102 | $32,903 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $15,842–$30,645 | $19,701 | $74,425 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $484,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $74,425 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $56,913 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $11,788 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,395 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Scott worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Scott work is $4,407. The median William Scott print sells for $3,544 across 62 lots. The median William Scott painting sells for $120,393 across 24 lots. The median William Scott work on paper sells for $18,102 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Scott prints typically sell for $2,639–$4,907 (the middle half of 46 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 Scott print?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Scott print is $3,544. 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 Scott's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Scott print is $11,788.
What is the average price of a William Scott painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Scott painting is $120,393. 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 Scott's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Scott painting is $1,109,263.
What is the average price of a William Scott work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Scott work on paper is $18,102.
What is William Scott's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Scott work on paper is $74,425.
What is the average price of a medium William Scott print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Scott print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,779, 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 the average price of a medium William Scott painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Scott painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $112,492, 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 Scott's auction record?
William Scott's auction record is $504,945, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $504,945 (buyer's premium not included).
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