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# William Shayer Jr. (1811–1892)

William Shayer Jr. is a British artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,556. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Shayer Jr. sold in 2001 for $6,462, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Shayer Jr. work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Shayer Jr. work is $3,556.

The median William Shayer Jr. painting sells for $3,556 across 3 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 | 3 | $3,556† | $6,462 | — | 2014-07-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $6,462 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $650† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Shayer Jr. worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Shayer Jr. work is $3,556. The median William Shayer Jr. painting sells for $3,556 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Shayer Jr.'s auction record?

William Shayer Jr.'s auction record is $6,462, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.