> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-williams · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Williams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-williams (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.