William Strang (1859–1921)
What is William Strang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for William Strang at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$1,286, n=5). The auction record is $67,766 for GIRL WITH FAN (2023, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIRL WITH FAN, 1912 | Signed and dated 1912, oil on canvas | $67,766 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Girl reading. The Storyteller, 1859 | Oil paint | $41,200 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | The Straw Hat, 1859 | Oil paint | $28,343 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 4 | Self Portrait, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $16,623 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Paradise, 1859 | Oil paint | $15,057 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 6 | St Brelade's Bay, Jersey, 1859 | Oil paint | $12,130 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | THE MILL GIRL, 1918 | <p>Signed and dated 1918, oil on canvas</p><p> </p> | $9,626 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Portrait of a lady, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $9,143 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Portrait of a young girl, three-quarter-length, seated, 1859 | Black chalk | $7,365 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 10 | The Rose Dress, 1912 | Signed and dated lower right, oil on canvas board | $5,694 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $10,878 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,832 |
| Prints | 15 | $178 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $13,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
William Strang is a British (modern) artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $304. 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 Strang sold in 2025 for $9,626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Strang on OpeningBid →What is a William Strang work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Strang work is $304.
The median William Strang print sells for $132 across 31 lots.
The median William Strang painting sells for $10,878 across 12 lots.
The median William Strang work on paper sells for $461 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Strang prints typically sell for $84–$344 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 37 | $132†‡ | $517† | 83.8% | 2026-04-18 |
| Paintings | 13 | $10,878 | $67,766 | 92.3% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $461†‡ | $7,365 | — | 2025-04-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,200 | $67,766 | — | 2023-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Strang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $132 with 83.8% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $10,878, record $67,766. A typical William Strang painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $41,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $84–$344†‡ | $128†‡ | $517† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,179–$31,558 | $13,125 | $67,766 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $157–$3,055†‡ | $405†‡ | $7,365 |
† 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 | 2023 | $67,766 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $41,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $7,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $517† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $430 |
† 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 Strang worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Strang work is $304. The median William Strang print sells for $132 across 31 lots. The median William Strang painting sells for $10,878 across 12 lots. The median William Strang work on paper sells for $461 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Strang prints typically sell for $84–$344 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Strang print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Strang print is $132. 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 Strang's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Strang print is $517. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $517 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a William Strang painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Strang painting is $10,878.
What is William Strang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Strang painting is $67,766.
What is the average price of a William Strang work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Strang work on paper is $461. 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 Strang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Strang work on paper is $7,365.
What is the average price of a small William Strang print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Strang print (small (under 50 cm)) is $128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small William Strang work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Strang work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Strang's auction record?
William Strang's auction record is $67,766, set in 2023.
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