> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-scott · updated 2026-11-02

# William Scott (1822–1922)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 567 auction results for William Scott at 40 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,669 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,415–$55,796, n=56). The auction record is $2,096,916 for Bowl, Eggs and Lemons (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowl, Eggs and Lemons, 1950 | Oil paint | $2,096,916 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Still Life | — | $935,596 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Blue Still Life, 1913 | Oil paint | $935,415 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Frying Pan - Still Life, 1947 | Oil paint | $849,743 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | White Theme Encompassed, 1913 | Oil paint | $667,575 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Blue and White, 1958 | Oil paint | $575,816 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Still Life, 1981-82 | Oil paint | $570,050 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Seated Figure no. 1, 1954 | Oil paint | $530,901 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Still Life, Green Edge, 1971 | Oil paint | $512,500 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Bowl and Frying Basket, 1948 | Oil paint | $473,580 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 116 | $126,301 |
| Works on paper | 99 | $24,395 |
| Other | 37 | $12,697 |
| Prints | 209 | $2,897 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $180,699 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 118 | $14,497 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 258 | $6,292 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 567 results from 40 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Scott is a British (modern) artist with 648 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,254. 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 $80,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Scott work worth?

Across 558 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Scott work is $6,254.

The median William Scott print sells for $2,585 across 290 lots.

The median William Scott painting sells for $108,750 across 129 lots.

The median William Scott work on paper sells for $23,169 across 112 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Scott prints typically sell for $1,500–$4,942 (the middle half of 220 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William Scott paintings typically sell for $65,693–$236,208 (the middle half of 63 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 | 326 | $2,585†‡ | $89,192 | 89% | 2026-08-12 |
| Paintings | 137 | $108,750†‡ | $2.1M | 94.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 125 | $23,169†‡ | $468,546 | 89.6% | 2026-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 80 | $244,365† | $2.1M | — | 2026-06-24 |

† 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 (326 lots) median $2,585 with 89% sell-through. Paintings (137 lots) median $108,750, record $2,096,916. A typical William Scott painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 80 lots) the median is $244,365.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $2,635–$5,665†‡ | $4,538†‡ | $11,282‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 220 | $1,500–$4,942†‡ | $2,519†‡ | $89,192 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,437–$3,639† | $2,976† | $4,154† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $22,280–$79,853‡ | $46,064‡ | $276,338 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $65,693–$236,208† | $118,231† | $2.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $171,158–$416,189† | $290,964† | $935,415 |

† 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) | 63 | $7,806–$33,214†‡ | $15,802†‡ | $75,390 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $18,570–$50,275†‡ | $31,250†‡ | $468,546 |

† 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 | 2008 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $935,415 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $468,546 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $167,118 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $89,192 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $22,427 |

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 worth?

Across 558 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Scott work is $6,254. The median William Scott print sells for $2,585 across 290 lots. The median William Scott painting sells for $108,750 across 129 lots. The median William Scott work on paper sells for $23,169 across 112 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Scott prints typically sell for $1,500–$4,942 (the middle half of 220 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Scott paintings typically sell for $65,693–$236,208 (the middle half of 63 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 290 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Scott print is $2,585. 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 $89,192.

### What is the average price of a William Scott painting?

Based on 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Scott painting is $108,750. 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 $2,096,916.

### What is the average price of a William Scott work on paper?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Scott work on paper is $23,169. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Scott work on paper is $468,546.

### What is the average price of a medium William Scott print?

Based on 220 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Scott print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,519, 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 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Scott painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $118,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Scott's auction record is $2,096,916, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Scott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-scott (updated 2026-11-02).

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.