Christopher Williams, Blodeuwedd; Flower Face

Christopher Williams

British · 1873–1934 · Painter

Christopher David Williams was a Welsh artist. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Christopher Williams, "Valentine" typewriter, 1969, plastic (ABS); design Ettore Sottsass jun., Perry King; manufacture Ing. C. Olivetti & Co. S.p.A., Italy; h 11.5 cm, inv.no. V6.3-393; August 26, 1996 (Nr. 1–4), 1996, Ilfochrome print, in 4 parts"Valentine" typewriter, 1969, plastic (ABS); design Ettore Sottsass jun., Perry King; manufacture Ing. C. Olivetti & Co. S.p.A., Italy; h 11.5 cm, inv.no. V6.3-393; August 26, 1996 (Nr. 1–4)Phillips · $52,920≈ £40,231≈ €48,140Sign up to see
  2. Christopher Williams, PROTOTYPE FUJI 6X9 WITH 47MM MC SUPER-ANGULON. PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE DOUGLAS M. PARKER STUDIO, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 - SEPTEMBER 13, 2008, gelatin silver printPROTOTYPE FUJI 6X9 WITH 47MM MC SUPER-ANGULON. PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE DOUGLAS M. PARKER STUDIO, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 - SEPTEMBER 13Phillips · £37,500≈ $45,585≈ €42,980Sign up to see
  3. Christopher Williams, Velosolex 2200 Nr. 2 (Front, Side, Back)/ Serial Number 3128819/ Moteur antiparasité/ Date of Production 1964/ (From the collection of Hanh Dam)/ Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California. August xxxx, 2005, Gelatin silver print triptychVelosolex 2200 Nr. 2 (Front, Side, Back)/ Serial Number 3128819/ Moteur antiparasité/ Date of Production 1964/ (From the collection of Hanh Dam)/ Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California. August xxxxPhillips · $43,750≈ £33,054≈ €37,225Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 52 auction results for Christopher Williams between 2009 and 2026, of which 45 sold (87%). Recorded sale prices range from $378Sign up free to see to $52.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $52.9kSign up free to see for "Valentine" typewriter, 1969, plastic (ABS); design Ettore Sottsass jun., Perry King; manufacture Ing. C. Olivetti & Co. S.p.A., Italy; h 11.5 cm, inv.no. V6.3-393; August 26, 1996 (Nr. 1–4) at Phillips in March 2022. The most common medium is photographs (46 lots). Most results come from Phillips (45), Auktionshaus Mehlis (2) and Lempertz (2).

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  1. Christopher Williams, Super Quadra Sul 308 - Bloco 'D' - Asa Sul (south wing) - 70.355 - BRASILIA-DF - Lucio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer, 1960 - January 31, 1997 (No.1 - 2), 1997, gelatin silver print, mounted, in 2 parts
    Super Quadra Sul 308 - Bloco 'D' - Asa Sul (south wing) - 70.355 - BRASILIA-DF - Lucio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer, 1960 - January 31, 1997 (No.1 - 2), 1997
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    each image 26.5 x 34 cm (10 3/8 x 13 3/8 in.) each frame 44 x 53.4 cm (17 3/8 x 21 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    £10,320≈ $13,737≈ €11,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Christopher Williams, 'Green/Pink Melon', 1992, Blown, etched and sandblasted glass
    'Green/Pink Melon', 1992
    Blown, etched and sandblasted glass
    40 x 20.2 x 14.3 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 142
    £282≈ $378≈ €330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Christopher Williams, Packset (small 25cm x 175cm x 10cm), Deutsche Post, Euro Express (Kleben Sie den ausgefüllten Versandschein hier auf. Lassen Sie sich beraten und wählen Sie die beste Versandart für lhr Packset). Photography by the Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California, April 14, 2003, Dye transfer print, printed 2003
    $3,810≈ £2,808≈ €3,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Christopher Williams, Kiev 88, 4.6 lbs. (2.1 Kg), Manufacturer: Zavod Arsenal Factory, Kiev, Ukraine, Date of Production: 1983-87. Photography by the Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California, March 28, 2003, Dye transfer print triptych, printed 2003
    Kiev 88, 4.6 lbs. (2.1 Kg), Manufacturer: Zavod Arsenal Factory, Kiev, Ukraine, Date of Production: 1983-87. Photography by the Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California, March 28, 2003
    Photograph · ed. PP
    Each image 14 x 17 1/2 in. (35.6 x 44.5 cm) Each sheet 15 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (40.3 x 50.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    $9,525≈ £7,019≈ €8,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Christopher Williams, Kodak Three Point Reflection Guide © 1968, Eastman Kodak Company, 1968. (Corn) Photography by the Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California, April 17, 2003, Dye transfer print, printed 2003
    Kodak Three Point Reflection Guide © 1968, Eastman Kodak Company, 1968. (Corn) Photography by the Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California, April 17, 2003
    Photograph · ed. PP
    Image 13 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (35.2 x 44.5 cm) Sheet 15 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (40.3 x 50.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    $6,985≈ £5,147≈ €6,038Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Christopher Williams, Threading diagram for the reeler function of a paper coating machine, manufactured by Koebig-Radebeul Machine Works, Dresden, Germany, found at the McGraw Colorgraph Company, ca. 1932, Burbank, California. Photography by the Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California, April 22, 2003, Dye transfer print, printed 2003
    $1,270≈ £936≈ €1,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Christopher Williams, Garten im Voigtmichelshof, Alpirsbach, 2010, archival pigment print, flush-mounted on aluminium
    Garten im Voigtmichelshof, Alpirsbach, 2010
    Photograph · Other support · ed. AP
    sheet 50.8 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    £20,320≈ $25,611≈ €24,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Christopher Williams, Focal length: 15mm. Aperture range: 2.8-22, 2013, archival pigment print, flush-mounted on aluminium
    Focal length: 15mm. Aperture range: 2.8-22, 2013
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 4/10
    sheet 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 15 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    £30,480≈ $38,417≈ €36,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Christopher Williams, Cutaway model Nikkor zoom lens 50-300mm f/4.5. Focal length: 5-300mm. Maximum aperture: 1:4:5. Lens construction: 20 elements in 13 groups. Picture angle: 46°(f=50mm) - 8° 10'(f=300mm.) Distance scale: Graduated in meters or feet up to 2.5m (8.5 ft.) to infinity. Aperture scale: f/4.5-f/22. Aperture diaphragm: Fully automatic. Meter coupling prong: Integrated (fully open exposure metering.) Focusing: By turning the focusing ring. Zooming: By turning the zooming ring (reference markings for 50, 60, 70, 85, 105, 13, 200, 250 NS 300mm.) Attachment size: 95mm (P=1.00.) Filter: 95mm screw-in. Fabricated by Andre Benschop, Veldhoven, The Netherlands. Photography by Douglas M. Parker Studio, Glendale, California, October 13, 2007 - October 29, 2008, gelatin silver print
    $7,620≈ £5,724≈ €6,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Christopher Williams, Tokuyo Yamada, Hair Designer, Shinbiyo Shuppan Co., Ltd., Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, April 14, 1993 (R), 1997, dye transfer print
    Tokuyo Yamada, Hair Designer, Shinbiyo Shuppan Co., Ltd., Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, April 14, 1993 (R), 1997
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    image 13 7/8 x 21 1/8 in. (35.2 x 53.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $6,096≈ £4,678≈ €5,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗

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Christopher Williams: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Christopher Williams at auction?

$52,920Sign up free to see, for "Valentine" typewriter, 1969, plastic (ABS); design Ettore Sottsass jun., Perry King; manufacture Ing. C. Olivetti & Co. S.p.A., Italy; h 11.5 cm, inv.no. V6.3-393; August 26, 1996 (Nr. 1–4) at Phillips (March 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Christopher Williams?

The median sale price is $21.3kSign up free to see across 45 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Christopher Williams have sold at auction?

45 of 52 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Christopher Williams?

Phillips, Auktionshaus Mehlis and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Auktionshaus Mehlis · Lempertz

About Christopher Williams

In museum collections

  • Christopher Williams, Blodeuwedd; Flower FaceBlodeuwedd; Flower Face, 1927
    Newport Museum and Art Gallery · Public domain
  • Christopher Williams, DanaëDanaë
    Bridgend County Borough Council · Public domain
  • Christopher Williams, Portrait of Sir John WilliamsPortrait of Sir John Williams, 1900
    National Library of Wales · Public domain
  • Christopher Williams, BarmouthBarmouth, 1910
    National Library of Wales · Public domain

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