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# WILLIAM SHOWELL (1903–1985)

WILLIAM SHOWELL is a Canadian artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $132.

A work by WILLIAM SHOWELL sold in 2017 for $132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLIAM SHOWELL work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM SHOWELL work is $132.

The median WILLIAM SHOWELL painting sells for $132 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $132 | $132 | — | 2021-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-08-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $132 |

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 SHOWELL worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM SHOWELL work is $132. The median WILLIAM SHOWELL painting sells for $132 across 8 lots.

### What is WILLIAM SHOWELL's auction record?

WILLIAM SHOWELL's auction record is $132, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “WILLIAM SHOWELL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-showell-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.