William De Morgan

British · 1839–1917 · Painter

William Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co.… (Wikipedia)

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'Peacock' tile panelBonhams · Dec 2023£38,400≈ $48,457≈ €44,797Sign up to see
'Peacock' tile panelBonhams · Dec 2023£32,000≈ $40,381≈ €37,331Sign up to see
William De Morgan (1839-1917)Sworders · Jan 2022£15,500≈ $20,863≈ €18,515Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 190 auction results for William De Morgan between 2003 and 2026, of which 184 sold (97%). Recorded sale prices range from $208Sign up free to see to $48.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $48.5kSign up free to see for 'Peacock' tile panel at Bonhams in December 2023. The most common medium is sculpture (141 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (94), Bonhams (76) and Sworders (8).

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Two studies of figures in drapery
Drawing
each 31 x 25.5cm (12 3/16 x 10 1/16in). (2)
Bonhams · Sep 22, 2026 · Lot 2
£768≈ $1,026≈ €895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
RUBY LUSTRE 'GALLEON' TILE
Sculpture
tile 19cm square, frame size 22cm square
Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 15, 2026 · Lot 39
£1,778≈ $2,409≈ €2,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
RUBY LUSTRE TWELVE-TILE PANEL, CIRCA 1885, 1885
Sculpture
each tile 10.3cm square, frame size 64cm x 22cm
Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 15, 2026 · Lot 40
£4,826≈ $6,539≈ €5,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
'TULIP AND TRELLIS' TWO TILE PANEL, CIRCA 1880, 1880
Sculpture
each tile 15.5cm square (frame size 34.5cm x 19cm)
Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 15, 2026 · Lot 41
£826≈ $1,119≈ €950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
Ruby lustre charger, c.1885
36.5cm wide 5.5cm deep
Sworders · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 19
£1,200≈ $1,605≈ €1,383HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Sworders ↗
FRAMED 8-INCH 'HONEYSUCKLE' TILE, CIRCA 1880, 1880
Sculpture
20cm square (frame size 26cm square)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 15, 2025 · Lot 146
£1,260≈ $1,682≈ €1,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
FOUR 'GALLEONS' FRAMED TILE PANEL, CIRCA 1890, 1890
Sculpture
each tile 15.5cm square (frame size 33.5cm x 80.5cm)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 15, 2025 · Lot 147
£6,300≈ $8,411≈ €7,237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
FRAMED 'BBB' FOUR-TILE PANEL, CIRCA 1890, 1890
Sculpture
each tile 15.5cm square (frame size 19.5cm x 66cm)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 15, 2025 · Lot 148
£1,008≈ $1,346≈ €1,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
FRAMED 8-INCH 'MARLBOROUGH' TILE, CIRCA 1900, 1900
Sculpture
21cm square (frame size 26.5cm square)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 15, 2025 · Lot 149
£1,386≈ $1,850≈ €1,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
RARE FRAMED P&O 'ARABIA COMPANION FRIEZE' TILE PANEL, CIRCA 1897, 1897
Sculpture · Panel
each tile 23cm square (frame size 37cm x 60.5cm)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 15, 2025 · Lot 150
£6,048≈ $8,075≈ €6,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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William De Morgan: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William De Morgan at auction?

$48,457Sign up free to see, for 'Peacock' tile panel at Bonhams (December 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William De Morgan?

The median sale price is $2.6kSign up free to see across 184 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William De Morgan have sold at auction?

184 of 190 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell William De Morgan?

Lyon & Turnbull, Bonhams and Sworders account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Bonhams · Sworders

About William De Morgan

William Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles often recall medieval or Islamic design patterns. He applied innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were common motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and animals. Many of De Morgan's tiles were designed to create intricate patterns when several were laid together.

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