William Tillyer (b. 1938)
What is William Tillyer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for William Tillyer at 21 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $319 including buyer’s premium (middle half $135–$476, n=11). The auction record is $71,210 for Blackbird (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackbird | Acrylic on canvas and board | $71,210 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Fearful Symmetries: Rievaulx | — | $63,426 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | Two Kachinas; The Luminist Meets the Constructivist | Acrylic on canvas and board | $60,133 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | LANDSCAPE (HORIZONTAL WITH CLOUDS) [FROM THE WESTWOOD PAINTINGS], 1989, 1989 | <p>signed and dated (to reverse), oil on canvas</p> | $52,552 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1980 | Mixed media | $18,755 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 6 | Encounter in a third style; Matrix, 2005 | Acrylic paint on metal mesh | $16,823 | Sworders | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Encounter in a third style; Matrix, 1938 | Acrylic paint on metal mesh | $16,343 | Sworders | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Encounter in a third style; Matrix, 1938 | Acrylic paint on metal mesh | $16,343 | Sworders | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Black Haven Variations | — | $12,089 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scalby Suite, 2022 | The complete set of eight etching and aquatints in colours with embossing, on Arches paper, with full margins | $12,461 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $52,552 |
| Other | 10 | $9,763 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $343 |
| Prints | 35 | $254 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $975 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $565 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $346 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
William Tillyer is a British (modern) artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $378. 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 Tillyer sold in 2025 for $524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tillyer work is $378.
The median William Tillyer print sells for $277 across 43 lots.
The median William Tillyer work on paper sells for $583 across 15 lots.
The median William Tillyer painting sells for $34,448 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Tillyer prints typically sell for $206–$422 (the middle half of 33 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 | 49 | $277†‡ | $12,461 | 87.8% | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 7 | $34,448 | $71,210 | 85.7% | 2025-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $583†‡ | $2,072† | 83.3% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $61,779 | $71,210 | — | 2025-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Tillyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $277 with 87.8% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $34,448, record $71,210. A typical William Tillyer painting sells for around 125× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $61,779.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $206–$422†‡ | $275†‡ | $2,187 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $297–$777 | $297 | $1,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 8 | $319–$588‡ | $445‡ | $1,634 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $71,210 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $60,133 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $12,461 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,187 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,072† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,875 |
† 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 Tillyer worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tillyer work is $378. The median William Tillyer print sells for $277 across 43 lots. The median William Tillyer work on paper sells for $583 across 15 lots. The median William Tillyer painting sells for $34,448 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Tillyer prints typically sell for $206–$422 (the middle half of 33 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 Tillyer print?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Tillyer print is $277. 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 Tillyer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Tillyer print is $12,461.
What is the average price of a William Tillyer work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Tillyer work on paper is $583. 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 Tillyer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Tillyer work on paper is $2,072. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,072 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium William Tillyer print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Tillyer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $275, 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 Tillyer's auction record?
William Tillyer's auction record is $71,210, set in 2016.
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