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# William Shayer (1788–1879)

William Shayer is a British (modern) artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,530. 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 Shayer sold in 2025 for $1,577, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Shayer work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Shayer work is $1,530.

The median William Shayer painting sells for $1,602 across 62 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Shayer paintings typically sell for $1,059–$7,227 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $1,602†‡ | $25,735 | 72.9% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,883 | $25,735 | — | 2012-11-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $411–$1,617†‡ | $999†‡ | $7,490‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $1,059–$7,227†‡ | $1,948†‡ | $25,735 |

† 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 | 2012 | $25,735 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $16,100 |

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 worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Shayer work is $1,530. The median William Shayer painting sells for $1,602 across 62 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Shayer paintings typically sell for $1,059–$7,227 (the middle half of 41 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 Shayer painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Shayer painting is $1,602. 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 Shayer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Shayer painting is $25,735.

### What is the average price of a medium William Shayer painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Shayer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,948, 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 small William Shayer painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Shayer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $999, 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 Shayer's auction record?

William Shayer's auction record is $25,735, set in 2012.

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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 Shayer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-shayer (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.