> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-skilling · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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