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# William Welsh (1889–1984)

William Welsh is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,688.

A work by William Welsh sold in 2020 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Welsh work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Welsh work is $1,688.

The median William Welsh print sells for $1,688 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,688 | $4,250 | — | 2023-11-09 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,625–$2,875 | $1,750 | $4,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,250 |

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 Welsh worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Welsh work is $1,688. The median William Welsh print sells for $1,688 across 8 lots.

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

William Welsh's auction record is $4,250, set in 2015.

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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 Welsh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-welsh (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.