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# William Townsend (1909–1973)

William Townsend is a British (modern) artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,374.

A work by William Townsend sold in 2014 for $2,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Townsend work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Townsend work is $2,374.

The median William Townsend painting sells for $2,374 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $2,374 | $2,939 | — | 2019-02-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,939 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,809 |

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 Townsend worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Townsend work is $2,374. The median William Townsend painting sells for $2,374 across 3 lots.

### What is William Townsend's auction record?

William Townsend's auction record is $2,939, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Townsend auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-townsend (updated 2026-11-01).

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.