What is a William Morris work worth?
1834–1896 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 62 works by William Morris with a published auction price sold between $850Sign up free to see and $4,002Sign up free to see, and the median is $1,777Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,777Sign up free to see across 46 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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William Morris prices by medium
- Auction results
- 65
- Sold rate
- 95%
- Active at auction
- 2019–2026
- Median price
- $1.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $128kSign up free to see FOUR 'LABOURS OF THE MONTHS' TILE PANELS, CIRCA 1865, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $852–$4kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 4 | $522–$32.7kSign up free to see | $708Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (61), Bonhams (2), Rago Auctions (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 16 | $1.3k–$2.8kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 12 | $495–$1kSign up free to see | $593Sign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 16 | $923–$5.4kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
Recent William Morris sales
- 'OLIVE AND ROSE' EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1880 — $1,463Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- FOUR 'LABOURS OF THE MONTHS' TILE PANELS, CIRCA 1865, painted and glazed earthenware — $128,319Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- LARGE ARTS & CRAFTS 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1890-95, hand-tufted wool on a linen and wool warp — $37,263Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- ‘THE APPLE TREE’ EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890 — $4,710Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 15, 2025
- 'OLIVE AND ROSE' EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1880 — $1,514Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 15, 2025
- FRAMED ‘LEA’ FABRIC PANEL, CIRCA 1885 — $1,682Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 15, 2025
- PAIR OF 'TULIP & ROSE' PATTERN CURTAINS, CIRCA 1876 — $3,028Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 15, 2025
- ARTS & CRAFTS HAMMERSMITH RUNNER, CIRCA 1880, hand-knotted wool — $7,402Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 15, 2025
Questions about William Morris prices
What is a William Morris work worth?
Based on 62 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Morris have sold for a median of $1,777, and half of them sold between $850 and $4,002. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by William Morris sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $128,319 for “FOUR 'LABOURS OF THE MONTHS' TILE PANELS, CIRCA 1865” at Lyon & Turnbull in April 2026.
Which William Morris medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $2,982 (9 sales).
How often do William Morris works sell at auction?
95% of the 65 lots recorded between 2019 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Morris work?
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Of the 65 lots by William Morris recorded at auction between 2019 and 2026, 62 found a buyer (95%).
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