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

# William Sweetlove (b. 1949)

## What is William Sweetlove’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for William Sweetlove at 17 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $411 including buyer’s premium (middle half $261–$491, n=6). The auction record is $4,755 for Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle (coral) (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle (coral), 1949 | Silver plate | $4,755 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | TWO CLONED GREEN GIRAFFES, 2006 | — | $4,286 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | CLONED BLOODHOUND, 2009 | Sculpture en résine peinte | $2,250 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | CHIHUAHUA | Résine orange | $2,098 | Artcurial | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | Cloned blue father pig (Blue), 2007 | Resin | $1,904 | Bukowskis | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | CLONED CAT WITH PET BOTTLE BLUE | Polyuréthane | $1,522 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | CLONED GREEN CAT WITH PETBOTTLE, 2011 | Polyuréthane | $1,238 | Artcurial | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Cloned English Terrier Dog For The Olympics, 2008 | Painted resine | $1,141 | Bruun Rasmussen | May 2009 |
| 9 | Cloned red English Terrier | Painted resine | $899 | Bruun Rasmussen | Apr 2009 |
| 10 | Cloned dog with boots, 2006 | Sculpture | $728 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jul 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $814 |
| Other | 5 | $463 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $728 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $648 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Sweetlove is a Belgian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $698. 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 Sweetlove sold in 2026 for $1,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 William Sweetlove works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Sweetlove work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sweetlove work is $698.

The median William Sweetlove sculpture sells for $808 across 30 lots.

The median William Sweetlove print sells for $1,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,184† | $1,184† | — | 2019-06-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 41 | $808†‡ | $5,352† | 73.2% | 2025-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $460–$753†‡ | $626†‡ | $1,141 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $709–$1,213†‡ | $894†‡ | $3,021‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,352† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $3,021‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,184† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Sweetlove worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sweetlove work is $698. The median William Sweetlove sculpture sells for $808 across 30 lots. The median William Sweetlove print sells for $1,184 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 Sweetlove sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Sweetlove sculpture is $808. 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 Sweetlove's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Sweetlove sculpture is $5,352. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,352 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small William Sweetlove sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Sweetlove sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $626, 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 Sweetlove's auction record?

William Sweetlove's auction record is $5,352, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,352 (buyer's premium not included).

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