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# Wilmotte Williams (1916–1992)

## What is Wilmotte Williams’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Wilmotte Williams at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $238 including buyer’s premium (middle half $179–$369, n=34). The auction record is $1,343 for Clark Park, Lavender Bay (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark Park, Lavender Bay | Oil on canvas board | $1,343 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Harbour Scene | Oil on canvas on board | $851 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Sydney Suburb | Oil on canvas on board | $746 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Kings Cross Awnings | Oil on canvas board | $739 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | The Corner Shop, Paddington | Oil on canvas on board | $611 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Paddington Street Scene | Oil on canvas board | $531 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Paddington Balconies | Oil on board | $491 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | WILMOTTE WILLIAMS, Australia (1916 - 1992), Macleay Street, Kings Cross, oil on canvas board, 29 x 36.5 cm. (11.41 x 14.36 in.), frame: 47 x 55 x 5 cm. (18 1/2 x 21.64 x 1.97 in.) | Oil on canvas board | $483 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | The Striped Blind, Waterloo | Oil | $459 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2008 |
| 10 | Paddington Street Scene | Oil on canvas board | $422 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $253 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $307 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $230 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wilmotte Williams is an Australia artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $190. 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 Wilmotte Williams sold in 2026 for $349, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilmotte Williams work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilmotte Williams work is $190.

The median Wilmotte Williams painting sells for $217 across 109 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Wilmotte Williams paintings typically sell for $147–$300 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Wilmotte Williams paintings typically sell for $199–$408 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 116 | $217† | $1,343 | 94% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $739† | $1,343 | — | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $147–$300† | $194† | $739 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $199–$408† | $307† | $1,343 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,343 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $851 |

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 Wilmotte Williams worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilmotte Williams work is $190. The median Wilmotte Williams painting sells for $217 across 109 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wilmotte Williams paintings typically sell for $147–$300 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wilmotte Williams paintings typically sell for $199–$408 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Wilmotte Williams painting?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilmotte Williams painting is $217. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wilmotte Williams's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilmotte Williams painting is $1,343.

### What is the average price of a small Wilmotte Williams painting?

Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilmotte Williams painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $194, 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 Wilmotte Williams painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilmotte Williams painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wilmotte Williams's auction record?

Wilmotte Williams's auction record is $1,343, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wilmotte Williams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilmotte-williams (updated 2026-11-02).

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.