William Stephen Coleman (1829–1904)
William Stephen Coleman is a British (modern) artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,399. 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 Stephen Coleman is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,277; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Stephen Coleman work is $2,399.
The median William Stephen Coleman painting sells for $7,335 across 15 lots.
The median William Stephen Coleman work on paper sells for $743 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 25 | $7,335‡ | $22,325 | 60% | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $743†‡ | $3,684 | 84.6% | 2024-11-19 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,172–$14,858‡ | $7,697‡ | $22,325 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $171–$974†‡ | $396†‡ | $3,684 |
† 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 | 2000 | $22,325 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $18,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $3,684 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,206 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Stephen Coleman worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Stephen Coleman work is $2,399. The median William Stephen Coleman painting sells for $7,335 across 15 lots. The median William Stephen Coleman work on paper sells for $743 across 11 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 Stephen Coleman painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Stephen Coleman painting is $7,335. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Stephen Coleman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Stephen Coleman painting is $22,325.
What is the average price of a William Stephen Coleman work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Stephen Coleman work on paper is $743. 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 Stephen Coleman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Stephen Coleman work on paper is $3,684.
What is the average price of a medium William Stephen Coleman painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Stephen Coleman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Stephen Coleman's auction record?
William Stephen Coleman's auction record is $22,325, set in 2000.
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