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

# William T. Wiley (1937–2021)

## What is William T. Wiley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 193 auction results for William T. Wiley at 21 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $702 including buyer’s premium (middle half $453–$2,019, n=54). The auction record is $34,375 for All Saints Ball (2021, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Saints Ball | Acrylic and charcoal on canvas | $34,375 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Monument for Union Oil and Pacific Wild Life | Watercolor and felt-tip marker on paper | $34,375 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 3 | Crew Dark and the Captain's Crackers, 1985 | Graphite | $31,875 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Ediface Complex, 1937 | Charcoal | $25,075 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Scrap's Proposal Heaped | Watercolor and felt-tip marker on paper | $25,000 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 6 | Dream Water, 1937 | Graphite | $23,825 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Who Waves - The Flag, 1937 | Graphite | $18,825 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Attempting to Monitor the Ape, 1981 | Watercolor | $18,750 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | Sly Mould Restoration Work in Progress, 1972 | Watercolor and ink on paper | $18,750 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Aegis for L. Johnson, 2008 | Acrylic and charcoal on canvas | $17,640 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $6,875 |
| Works on paper | 55 | $2,750 |
| Other | 19 | $1,600 |
| Prints | 68 | $613 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $6,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 99 | $1,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $1,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 193 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William T. Wiley is an American artist with 294 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,500. 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 T. Wiley sold in 2026 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William T. Wiley work worth?

Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William T. Wiley work is $1,500.

The median William T. Wiley print sells for $630 across 72 lots.

The median William T. Wiley work on paper sells for $2,500 across 54 lots.

The median William T. Wiley painting sells for $5,250 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William T. Wiley prints typically sell for $425–$1,170 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William T. Wiley work on papers typically sell for $2,028–$5,938 (the middle half of 27 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 | 82 | $630†‡ | $6,250 | 87.8% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 29 | $5,250 | $17,640 | 75.9% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $2,500† | $31,875 | 85.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $3,750 | $4,250 | 75% | 2022-06-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $4,462 | $4,462 | 50% | 2022-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $24,412 | $34,375 | — | 2025-09-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William T. Wiley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (82 lots) median $630 with 87.8% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $5,250, record $17,640. A typical William T. Wiley painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $24,412.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $279–$756 | $444 | $1,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $425–$1,170†‡ | $630†‡ | $5,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $600–$1,464† | $800† | $6,250 |

† 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) | 11 | $2,402–$6,350 | $5,040 | $16,640 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,255–$12,149 | $9,720 | $17,640 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $783–$1,828† | $1,188† | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $2,028–$5,938† | $3,125† | $18,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,150–$24,450 | $18,825 | $31,875 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $31,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $25,075 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $17,640 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $4,462 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $4,250 |

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 T. Wiley worth?

Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William T. Wiley work is $1,500. The median William T. Wiley print sells for $630 across 72 lots. The median William T. Wiley work on paper sells for $2,500 across 54 lots. The median William T. Wiley painting sells for $5,250 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William T. Wiley prints typically sell for $425–$1,170 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William T. Wiley work on papers typically sell for $2,028–$5,938 (the middle half of 27 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 T. Wiley print?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William T. Wiley print is $630. 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 T. Wiley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William T. Wiley print is $6,250.

### What is the average price of a William T. Wiley work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William T. Wiley work on paper is $2,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William T. Wiley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William T. Wiley work on paper is $31,875.

### What is the average price of a William T. Wiley painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William T. Wiley painting is $5,250.

### What is William T. Wiley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William T. Wiley painting is $17,640.

### What is the average price of a medium William T. Wiley print?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William T. Wiley print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $630, 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 medium William T. Wiley work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William T. Wiley work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William T. Wiley's auction record?

William T. Wiley's auction record is $34,375, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.