> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william · updated 2026-11-03

# William (b. 1200)

William is an undetermined artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $270. 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 sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $286 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $270.

The median William photograph sells for $615 across 12 lots.

The median William painting sells for $258 across 5 lots.

The median William work on paper sells for $40 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 5 | $258†‡ | $1,953 | — | 2024-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $40†‡ | $1,375 | 60% | 2023-08-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $53‡ | $53‡ | — | 2025-05-19 |
| Photography | 15 | $615 | $2,040 | 80% | 2021-07-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $375–$810 | $510 | $2,040 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $2,040 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,953 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,375 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,020 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $411‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $53‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $40† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $270. The median William photograph sells for $615 across 12 lots. The median William painting sells for $258 across 5 lots. The median William work on paper sells for $40 across 3 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 photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William photograph is $615.

### What is William's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William photograph is $2,040.

### What is the average price of a small William photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William's auction record?

William's auction record is $2,040, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william (updated 2026-11-03).

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.