William Young (1843–1900)
William Young is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $187. 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 Young sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $550 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Young on OpeningBid →What is a William Young work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Young work is $187.
The median William Young work on paper sells for $221 across 22 lots.
The median William Young painting sells for $272 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 | 3 | $272‡ | $323‡ | 66.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $221† | $1,074 | 78.6% | 2025-08-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $732† | $1,074 | — | 2025-08-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $143–$201† | $178† | $238† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $252–$655† | $371† | $1,074 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,074 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $732 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $323‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $221 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Young worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Young work is $187. The median William Young work on paper sells for $221 across 22 lots. The median William Young painting sells for $272 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 Young work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Young work on paper is $221. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Young's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Young work on paper is $1,074.
What is the average price of a small William Young work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Young work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium William Young work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Young work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Young's auction record?
William Young's auction record is $1,074, set in 2022.
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