William (1862–1964)
William is a British/American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,500. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $3,500.
The median William painting sells for $4,250 across 11 lots.
The median William work on paper sells for $662 across 1 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 | 12 | $4,250†‡ | $14,300 | 91.7% | 2021-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $662 | $662 | — | 2026-03-25 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,182–$12,786†‡ | $11,561†‡ | $14,300 |
† 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 | 2021 | $14,300 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,125† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $662 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $3,500. The median William painting sells for $4,250 across 11 lots. The median William work on paper sells for $662 across 1 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 painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William painting is $4,250. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William painting is $14,300.
What is William's auction record?
William's auction record is $14,300, set in 2021.
See the full William record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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