William Selwyn (b. 1933)
What is William Selwyn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for William Selwyn at 6 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $363 including buyer’s premium (middle half $349–$1,778, n=5). The auction record is $1,778 for Ted with His Dog (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted with His Dog, 1933 | Watercolour | $1,778 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Ted with His Dog, 1933 | Watercolour, charcoal and pencil on card | $1,778 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Llanbers Pass | Watercolour and charcoal | $1,662 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Santa Maria Della Salute | Watercolour Dimensions | $363 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | View from Bron Eyri, 1989 | Acrylic on canvas | $349 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | View from Bron Eyri, 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $349 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $363 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
William Selwyn is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $394. 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 Selwyn sold in 2024 for $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Selwyn work is $394.
The median William Selwyn painting sells for $349 across 3 lots.
The median William Selwyn work on paper sells for $815 across 4 lots.
The median William Selwyn print sells for $82 across 2 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 | 2 | $82†‡ | $133† | — | 2025-02-02 |
| Paintings | 5 | $349 | $1,778 | 60% | 2025-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $815†‡ | $1,662 | — | 2025-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Selwyn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $82. Paintings (5 lots) median $349, record $1,778. A typical William Selwyn painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,778 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,662 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,206† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $349 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $133† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $32‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Selwyn worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Selwyn work is $394. The median William Selwyn painting sells for $349 across 3 lots. The median William Selwyn work on paper sells for $815 across 4 lots. The median William Selwyn print sells for $82 across 2 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 William Selwyn's auction record?
William Selwyn's auction record is $1,778, set in 2024.
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