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# William Ward (1766–1826)

William Ward is a British artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $442. 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 Ward sold in 2026 for $573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ward work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ward work is $442.

The median William Ward print sells for $487 across 37 lots.

The median William Ward work on paper sells for $38 across 1 lots.

The median William Ward painting sells for $750 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Ward prints typically sell for $200–$709 (the middle half of 31 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 | 52 | $487†‡ | $1,702 | 71.2% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 1996-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $38‡ | $38‡ | 33.3% | 2024-02-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Ward's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $487 with 71.2% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $750, record $750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $200–$709†‡ | $573†‡ | $1,702 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,702 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,661 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $38‡ |

‡ 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 Ward worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ward work is $442. The median William Ward print sells for $487 across 37 lots. The median William Ward work on paper sells for $38 across 1 lots. The median William Ward painting sells for $750 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Ward prints typically sell for $200–$709 (the middle half of 31 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 Ward print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ward print is $487. 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 Ward's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ward print is $1,702.

### What is the average price of a medium William Ward print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Ward print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $573, 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 Ward's auction record?

William Ward's auction record is $1,702, set in 2000.

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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 Ward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ward-2 (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.