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

# William Xerra (b. 1937)

## What is William Xerra’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for William Xerra at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $678 including buyer’s premium (middle half $295–$1,510, n=5). The auction record is $2,213 for Proiezione (2026, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proiezione, 1991 | Tecnica mista su tela | $2,213 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Projection, 1991 | Mixed media on canvas | $1,510 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Matera vive | Painted gelatin silver print, red pen and collage | $741 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled, anni '60 | Olio su tela | $678 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Bene, 1987 | Tecnica mista e collage su carta | $295 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Bene, 1987 | Mixed media and collage on paper | $232 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Vive Bene, 1973 | China, stampa tipografica | $96 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Xerra is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $678.

A work by William Xerra sold in 2026 for $1,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Xerra work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Xerra work is $678.

The median William Xerra painting sells for $1,510 across 4 lots.

The median William Xerra work on paper sells for $264 across 2 lots.

The median William Xerra print sells for $96 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $96 | $96 | — | 2024-06-27 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,510 | $2,213 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $264 | $295 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Photography | 1 | $741 | $741 | — | 2018-04-17 |

William Xerra's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $96. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,510, record $2,213. A typical William Xerra painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,213 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,510 |
| Photography | 2018 | $741 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $295 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $232 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $96 |

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 Xerra worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Xerra work is $678. The median William Xerra painting sells for $1,510 across 4 lots. The median William Xerra work on paper sells for $264 across 2 lots. The median William Xerra print sells for $96 across 1 lots.

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

William Xerra's auction record is $2,213, set in 2026.

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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 Xerra auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-xerra (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.