William Watson (1831–1921)
William Watson is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,552. 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 Watson sold in 2026 for $3,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Watson on OpeningBid →What is a William Watson work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Watson work is $2,552.
The median William Watson painting sells for $3,165 across 11 lots.
The median William Watson work on paper sells for $380 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $3,165†‡ | $8,040† | 84.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $380 | $380 | — | 2023-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,875–$4,511†‡ | $3,165†‡ | $8,040† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,040† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,331 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $380 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $380 |
† 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 Watson worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Watson work is $2,552. The median William Watson painting sells for $3,165 across 11 lots. The median William Watson work on paper sells for $380 across 2 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 Watson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Watson painting is $3,165. 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 Watson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Watson painting is $8,040. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,040 (buyer's premium not included).
What is William Watson's auction record?
William Watson's auction record is $6,331, set in 2023.
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