William Williams (1727–1791)
William Williams is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Williams sold in 2022 for $55,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Williams on OpeningBid →What is a William Williams work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Williams work is $2,700.
The median William Williams painting sells for $2,700 across 14 lots.
The median William Williams work on paper sells for $956 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,700‡ | $55,638 | 82.4% | 2024-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $956 | $956 | 50% | 2002-05-29 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $496–$797‡ | $516‡ | $1,873‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,938–$17,336‡ | $4,788‡ | $55,638 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $55,638 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $22,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $956 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Williams worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Williams work is $2,700. The median William Williams painting sells for $2,700 across 14 lots. The median William Williams work on paper sells for $956 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Williams painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Williams painting is $2,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Williams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Williams painting is $55,638.
What is William Williams's auction record?
William Williams's auction record is $55,638, set in 2022.
See the full William Williams record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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