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# William Scott RA

## What is William Scott RA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for William Scott RA at 3 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,172 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,796–$12,903, n=6). The auction record is $44,730 for Orange Still Life (2025, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange Still Life, 1913 | Gouache | $44,730 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Still Life, 1974 | Gouache on paper | $14,937 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 3 | Grey, Black and White, 1913 | Gouache | $13,763 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | White, Umber and Grey, 1913 | Gouache | $10,322 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Composition (I), 1913 | Mixed media | $6,021 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | William Scott RA (1913-1989)A collection of sixteen signed letters from William Scott to Howard | — | $2,146 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1913 | Watercolour | $1,118 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | William Scott RA (1913-1989) Lyrical Signed W Scott (lower right), and further inscribed and dated | Pencil | $677 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1913 | Pencil and black chalk | $1,720 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |



Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Scott RA is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $8,172. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Scott RA sold in 2025 for $10,322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Scott RA work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Scott RA work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Scott RA work is $8,172.

The median William Scott RA work on paper sells for $1,720 across 3 lots.

The median William Scott RA painting sells for $12,043 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $12,043 | $13,763 | — | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,720 | $44,730 | — | 2025-04-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $44,730 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,763 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,322 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,720 |

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 Scott RA worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Scott RA work is $8,172. The median William Scott RA work on paper sells for $1,720 across 3 lots. The median William Scott RA painting sells for $12,043 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Scott RA's auction record?

William Scott RA's auction record is $44,730, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.