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William H. Bailey

William H. Bailey

American · 1930–2020 · Painter, Printmaker

William H. Bailey was an American artist and university professor. He was the Kingman Brewster Professor Emeritus of Art at Yale University. He is best known as a contemporary… (Wikipedia)

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25lots offered2009–2026years recorded100%sold (24)$844Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. William H. Bailey, Still Life San Giustino, 1990, casein on FabrianoStill Life San GiustinoRago Auctions · $13,970≈ £10,648≈ €12,068Sign up to see
  2. William H. Bailey, Trequanda, 1995, tempera on paperTrequandaRago Auctions · $10,710≈ £8,734≈ €10,037Sign up to see
  3. William H. Bailey, Portrait of M.D.H., 1986, casein on panelPortrait of M.D.H.Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $5,250≈ £3,818≈ €4,525Sign up to see

William H. Bailey’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 24 auction results for William H. Bailey between 2009 and 2026, of which 24 sold (100%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $66Sign up free to see to $14kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $14kSign up free to see for Still Life San Giustino at Rago Auctions in November 2025. The most common medium is drawings (5 lots). Most results come from Toomey & Co. (10), Wright (6) and Rago Auctions (4).

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  1. William H. Bailey, Still Life with Eggs, Candlestick and Bowl (from the America: The Third Century portfolio), 1976, collotype in colors
    Still Life with Eggs, Candlestick and Bowl (from the America: The Third Century portfolio), 1976
    Print (other)
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 218
    $931≈ £696≈ €816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. William H. Bailey, Standing Nude, 1974
    Standing Nude, 1974
    14⅞ h x 11 w in (38 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 224
    $896≈ £667≈ €770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  3. William H. Bailey, Untitled, 1987, graphite on paper
    Untitled, 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    14½ h x 10⅝ w in (37 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 226
    $1,408≈ £1,048≈ €1,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  4. William H. Bailey, Untitled, 1987, graphite on paper
    Untitled, 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    10⅝ h x 14⅝ w in (27 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 227
    $768≈ £572≈ €660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  5. William H. Bailey, Portrait of C, 1984, Pencil on paper
    Portrait of C, 1984
    Drawing · Paper
    28" x 20 1/2"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 59
    $1,500≈ £1,116≈ €1,281HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  6. William H. Bailey, Still Life San Giustino, 1990, casein on Fabriano
    Still Life San Giustino, 1990
    casein on Fabriano
    17⅞ h x 22¼ w in (45 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 197
    $13,970≈ £10,648≈ €12,068Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. William H. Bailey, Untitled (double-sided), oil on board
    Untitled (double-sided)
    Oil · Board
    11 h x 18 w in (28 x 46 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 179
    $191≈ £139≈ €163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  8. William H. Bailey, Soliloquy, 1998, screenprint in colors
    Soliloquy, 1998
    Screenprint
    30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 130
    $594≈ £441≈ €526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. William H. Bailey, Reclining Nude, 1972, Pencil on paper
    Reclining Nude, 1972
    Drawing · Paper
    16" x 12 1/8"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 246
    $700≈ £540≈ €648HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  10. William H. Bailey, Still Life No. 6, 1982, lithograph
    Still Life No. 6, 1982
    Lithograph
    18 h x 14 w in (46 x 36 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 200
    $264≈ £205≈ €245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $750–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by William H. Bailey that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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William H. Bailey: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William H. Bailey at auction?

$13,970Sign up free to see, for Still Life San Giustino at Rago Auctions (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William H. Bailey?

The median sale price is $844Sign up free to see across 24 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William H. Bailey have sold at auction?

24 of 24 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell William H. Bailey?

Toomey & Co., Wright and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Toomey & Co. · Wright · Rago Auctions

About William H. Bailey

William H. Bailey was an American artist and university professor. He was the Kingman Brewster Professor Emeritus of Art at Yale University. He is best known as a contemporary realist painter.

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