William Washington (1885–1956)
William Washington is an artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $612. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Washington sold in 2022 for $649, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Washington on OpeningBid →What is a William Washington work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Washington work is $612.
The median William Washington print sells for $448 across 32 lots.
The median William Washington work on paper sells for $525 across 3 lots.
The median William Washington painting sells for $1,487 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Washington prints typically sell for $292–$665 (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 | 44 | $448†‡ | $4,900 | 72.7% | 2022-05-17 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,487 | $1,487 | — | 2022-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $525 | $2,800 | — | 2022-01-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Washington's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $448 with 72.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,487, record $1,487. A typical William Washington painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $292–$665‡ | $455‡ | $4,900 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $4,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,800 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,487 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,487 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $525 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Washington worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Washington work is $612. The median William Washington print sells for $448 across 32 lots. The median William Washington work on paper sells for $525 across 3 lots. The median William Washington painting sells for $1,487 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Washington prints typically sell for $292–$665 (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 Washington print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Washington print is $448. 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 Washington's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Washington print is $4,900.
What is the average price of a small William Washington print?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Washington print (small (under 50 cm)) is $455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Washington's auction record?
William Washington's auction record is $4,900, set in 2022.
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