William Copley Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1919–1996

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for William Copley oil paintings between 2005 and 2026, of which 22 sold (96% sell-through). Prices realised range from $12,200 to $337,851, with a median of $83,376 across 22 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $337,851 for “The Kids No Trooper” at Grisebach in 2026.

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1. 
   The Kids No Trooper, 1989

   Oil

   138 × 163 cm

   Grisebach · Jun 4, 2026 · Lot 25
   €290,250≈ $337,851≈ £251,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
2. 
   Black Rose of Texas, 1962

   Oil · Canvas

   76 x 102 cm (29.9 x 40.1 in)

   Ketterer Kunst · Dec 6, 2025 · Lot 278
   €54,180≈ $63,093≈ £47,282Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
3. 
   Unijambiste, 1953

   Oil

   89,2 × 116 cm

   Grisebach · Nov 27, 2025 · Lot 23
   €127,000≈ $147,142≈ £111,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
4. 
   "Le Roi des Poivreaux", 1957

   Oil · Canvas

   114 x 161,5cm

   Van Ham · Jun 4, 2025 · Lot 22
   €112,200≈ $127,728≈ £94,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–View at Van Ham ↗
5. 
   Carte blanche, 1955

   Oil · Canvas

   54 x 65cm

   Van Ham · Nov 27, 2024 · Lot 650
   €66,000≈ $69,505≈ £55,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Van Ham ↗
6. 
   Les Etats Unis du Monde, 1962

   Oil · Canvas

   115 x 145cm

   Van Ham · Nov 27, 2024 · Lot 22
   €264,000≈ $278,018≈ £220,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–View at Van Ham ↗
7. 
   Ohne Titel, 1956

   Oil · Canvas

   54 x 80,5cm

   Van Ham · Oct 1, 2024 · Lot 13
   €112,200≈ $124,385≈ £93,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–View at Van Ham ↗
8. 
   Lady Be Good, 1953

   Oil · Canvas

   114 x 162cm

   Van Ham · Oct 1, 2024 · Lot 12
   €171,600≈ $190,236≈ £142,755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–View at Van Ham ↗
9. 
   Ohne Titel, Ca. 1959/1960

   Oil · Canvas

   14 x 24cm

   Van Ham · Jun 6, 2024 · Lot 582
   €25,080≈ $27,249≈ £21,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Van Ham ↗
10. 
    Horse Fair, 1955

    Oil · Canvas

    97,5 x 145cm

    Van Ham · Jun 6, 2024 · Lot 26
    €132,000≈ $143,418≈ £112,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–View at Van Ham ↗
11. 
    Bird Shot, Um 1958

    Oil · Canvas

    87,5 x 129cm

    Van Ham · Jun 6, 2024 · Lot 583
    €76,560≈ $83,182≈ £65,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Van Ham ↗
12. 
    Paradis, 1959

    Oil · Canvas

    72 x 100 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 6, 2023 · Lot 28
    €126,000≈ $134,606≈ £108,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Lempertz ↗
13. 
    Belgian Flag

    Oil · Canvas

    65.5 x 81.2 cm (25 3/4 x 31 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 4, 2022 · Lot 239
    £63,000≈ $83,570≈ €76,466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Untitled, 1959

    Oil · Canvas

    22 x 16 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2021 · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €18,000–22,000View at Lempertz ↗
15. 
    Imaginary Game, 1960

    Oil · Canvas

    60 x 73 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2021 · Lot 53
    €65,000≈ $73,392≈ £55,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Lempertz ↗
16. 
    Untitled, 1959

    Oil · Canvas

    33 x 41 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 17, 2021 · Lot 4
    €137,500≈ $164,134≈ £117,600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
17. 
    What did Mother say, 1958

    Oil · Canvas

    22 x 16 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 9, 2020 · Lot 550
    €40,000≈ $48,436≈ £36,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
18. 
    Coffee Break, 1963

    Oil · Canvas

    51 x 61 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 19, 2020 · Lot 88
    €108,750≈ $121,909≈ £98,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–50,000View at Lempertz ↗
19. 
    La Lecteur, 1955

    Oil · Linen

    24 x 19 1/2 in. (61 x 49.5 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 12, 2013 · Lot 214
    $40,000≈ £25,154≈ €29,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Malcom's X, 1962-1964

    Oil · Canvas

    31 3/4 x 39 1/4in (80.6 x 99.7cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2009 · Lot 1116
    $12,200≈ £7,269≈ €8,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Untitled (Unijambiste - femmes en sous-vetements)

    Oil · Canvas

    89 x 116 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 6, 2008 · Lot 102
    €28,800≈ $36,475≈ £24,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–35,000View at Lempertz ↗
22. 
    A la mer, Um 1960

    Oil

    60 x 72 cm

    Lempertz · May 30, 2008 · Lot 482
    €26,400≈ $40,941≈ £20,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Lempertz ↗
23. 
    Ohne Titel

    Oil

    89 x 117 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2005 · Lot 106
    €33,320≈ $38,974≈ £22,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗

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