William (1789–1855)
William is an English artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $284. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $616 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $284.
The median William work on paper sells for $276 across 21 lots.
The median William print sells for $5,951 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William work on papers typically sell for $243–$616 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $5,951 | $5,951 | — | 2022-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $276† | $1,428† | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $1,428† | $5,951 | — | 2024-02-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $243–$616† | $276† | $1,428† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,951 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,428† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,428† |
† 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 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $284. The median William work on paper sells for $276 across 21 lots. The median William print sells for $5,951 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William work on papers typically sell for $243–$616 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William work on paper is $276. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William work on paper is $1,428. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,428 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small William work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William's auction record?
William's auction record is $5,951, set in 2022.
See the full William record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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