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# 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.

**2 William Stephen Coleman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Stephen Coleman work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Stephen Coleman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-stephen-coleman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.