William Bailey Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Bailey Art Value Price Guide

May. 27, 2026
William H. Bailey, Untitled
Est: $700 - $900
William H. Bailey Untitled 1987 graphite on paper sight: 10.625 h x 14.625 w in (27 x 37 cm) Signed to lower right 'Bailey'. Provenance: Robert Schoelkopf Gallery, New York | Christie's, New York, Contemporary Art, 2 May 1991, Lot 149 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
May. 27, 2026
William H. Bailey, Untitled
Est: $700 - $900
William H. Bailey Untitled c. 1972 graphite on paper sight: 14.5 h x 10.625 w in (37 x 27 cm) Signed to lower right 'Bailey'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
May. 27, 2026
William H. Bailey, Untitled
Est: $700 - $900
William H. Bailey Untitled c. 1972 graphite on paper sight: 18.25 h x 12.75 w in (46 x 32 cm) Signed to lower left 'Bailey'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
May. 27, 2026
William H. Bailey, Standing Nude
Est: $700 - $900
William H. Bailey Standing Nude 1974 14.875 h x 11 w in (38 x 28 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Bailey 1974'. Provenance: Robert Schoelkopf Gallery, New York | Schaeffer Fine Art, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Apr. 15, 2026
Untitled (Still Life)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Bailey 1930 - 2020 Untitled (Still Life) signed in pencil, dated and inscribed E etching with hand-coloring on chine collé with a wove support plate: 17 ¾ by 21 ⅝ in. 450 by 550 mm. sheet: 30 by 35 in. 767 by 890 mm. Executed in 1993-96, this impression is presumably a proof aside from the numbered edition of 20.
Sotheby's
Apr. 11, 2026
William Bailey (Am. 1930-2020), "Portrait of C" 1984, Pencil on paper, framed under glass
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Bailey (Am. 1930-2020) "Portrait of C" 1984 Pencil on paper, framed under glass Signed and dated l.r., titled on Donald Morris Gallery label on backing 28" x 20 1/2" actual, 35 15/16" x 27 13/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Mar. 31, 2026
William H. Bailey Untitled Etching on Paper 1995
Est: $400 - $500
William H. Bailey, American (1930â2020). 'Untitled' 1995. Etching on Hahnemuhle. This work is part of the 'American Academy of Arts and Letters Centennial Portfolio'. Print is unframed and paper measures 24" H x 18" W; image 11 7/8" H x 8 15/16" W. This is signed and numbered. Condition: good condition, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers for quotes.
Abington Auction Gallery
Mar. 21, 2026
William Bailey (American 1930-2020) lithograph
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Still Life, Ostia lithograph in colors, 1994, singed, dated and numbered 80/108, published by the List Art Posters and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York. 30 1/8 x 36''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 14, 2026
William H. Bailey (American, 1930-2020), Untitled (Eight Objects)
Est: $200 - $400
William H. Bailey (American, 1930-2020) Untitled (Eight Objects) aquatint signed, dated and numbered 15 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches (sight) 29 x 25 1/2 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Mar. 12, 2026
William H. Bailey (1930-2020), Seated Model, 1973.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William H. Bailey (1930-2020) Seated Model. Pencil on wove paper, 1973. Signed and dated lower right.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 27, 2026
Still Life with Gubbio Cup
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
The American Table: Works from the Collection of Barbara & Daniel Fendrick, Washington D.C. William Bailey 1930 - 2020 Still Life with Gubbio Cup signed with the artist’s initials and dated 78 (lower right); signed and dated 1978 (on the reverse) casein on paper image: 10 by 14 in. 25.4 cm. sheet: 11 ⅛ by 14 ⅞ in. 28.3 by 37.8 cm. Executed in 1978.
Sotheby's
Feb. 27, 2026
Essex Still Life
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
The American Table: Works from the Collection of Barbara & Daniel Fendrick, Washington D.C. William Bailey 1930 - 2020 Essex Still Life signed and dated 1979 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 30 ⅛ by 36 in. 76.5 by 91.4 cm. Executed in 1979.
Sotheby's
Feb. 27, 2026
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Still Life Livorno. casein on paper21 ¼ x 25
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Still Life Livorno. casein on paper21 ¼ x 25 ¾ in. (54 x 65.4 cm.).
Christie's
Feb. 05, 2026
WILLIAM BAILEY, CONNECTICUT 1930-2020, NUDE, 1971, Graphite on paper, Sight: 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (36.2 x 26 cm.), Frame: 22 1/8 x 17 3/4 in. (56.2 x 45.1 cm.)
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM BAILEY CONNECTICUT, 1930-2020 NUDE, 1971 Graphite on paper Lower left signed in graphite: Bailey 1971
Potomack Company
Feb. 03, 2026
William Bailey Still Life Lithograph 1993
Est: $200 - $400
William Bailey (American, 1930-2020). Lithograph on paper depicting a still life of various vessels, 1993. Pencil signed, dated, and editioned 18/50 along the lower margin. Bliss Fine Art label affixed along the verso.
Revere Auctions
Jan. 27, 2026
William Bailey Lithograph Still Life No. 5
Est: $200 - $300
William Bailey (American, 1930-2020). Lithograph, Still Life No. 5. Pencil signed lower right and numbered 5/50 in pencil lower left. 19 1/2" x 23 3/4" (with frame 27 1/4" x 31 3/4"). Waviness to paper, scratches to frame.
Willow Auction House
Jan. 27, 2026
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Untitled (Still Life). gouache on paper9 x 1
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Untitled (Still Life). gouache on paper9 x 12 ¼ in. (22.8 x 31.1 cm.).
Christie's
Jan. 16, 2026
William H. Bailey, Collazzone
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
William H. Bailey Collazzone 1997 oil on canvas 15.75 h x 19.75 w in (40 x 50 cm) Signed and dated to verso 'Bailey 1997'. Sold with a copy William Bailey by John Hollander and Giuliano Briganti. Provenance: The Artist | Irving Galleries, Palm Beach | Acquired from the previous in 2000, The Estate of Samuel J. and Eleanor T. Rosenfeld This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 02, 2025
WILLIAM BAILEY, CONNECTICUT 1930-2020, NUDE, 1971, Graphite on paper, Sight: 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (36.2 x 26 cm.), Frame: 22 1/8 x 17 3/4 in. (56.2 x 45.1 cm.)
Est: $600 - $800
WILLIAM BAILEY CONNECTICUT, 1930-2020 NUDE, 1971 Graphite on paper Lower left signed in graphite: Bailey 1971
Potomack Company
Oct. 02, 2025
WILLIAM BAILEY, CONNECTICUT 1930-2020, UNTITLED, STILL LIFE - 1982, Etching and aquatint, Sheet: 27 1/2 x 21 7/8 in. (69.9 x 55.6 cm.), Frame: 30 3/4 x 25 5/8 in. (78.1 x 65.1 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM BAILEY CONNECTICUT, 1930-2020 UNTITLED, STILL LIFE - 1982 Etching and aquatint Lower left numbered in pencil: 1/50; lower right signed and dated in pencil: Bailey 1982
Potomack Company
Sep. 17, 2025
William Bailey Still Life Lithograph 1993
Est: $400 - $800
William Bailey (American, 1930-2020). Lithograph on paper depicting a still life of various vessels, 1993. Pencil signed, dated, and editioned 18/50 along the lower margin. Bliss Fine Art label affixed along the verso.
Revere Auctions
Sep. 17, 2025
William Bailey Still Life Lithograph 1993
Est: $300 - $600
William Bailey (American, 1930-2020). Lithograph on paper depicting a still life of various vessels, 1993. Pencil signed, dated, and editioned 18/50 along the lower margin. Bliss Fine Art label affixed along the verso.
Revere Auctions
Sep. 04, 2025
William H. Bailey "Still Life with Eggs" 1976 Color Lithograph
Est: $400 - $800
William H. Bailey (1930-2020 American) "Still Life with Eggs" 1976 Color Lithograph 30"x22" Sheet. From an edition of 200, likely signed and numbered on sheet verso. Plasteel gallery framing 32"x24". Excellent condition with strong colors. Not examined outside of framing.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Aug. 06, 2025
WILLIAM BAILEY, SOLILOQUY, LINCOLN CENTER FESTIVAL, POSTER ON FOAMCORE
Est: $650 - $850
Artist: William Bailey, American (1930 - 2020) Title: Soliloquy, Lincoln Center Festival Year: 1998 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 35.5 x 45.5 in. (90.17 x 115.57 cm)
RoGallery
Jul. 29, 2025
William Bailey - "Still Life Ostia" (Rare Oversize Litho")
Est: $250 - $300
William Bailey - "Still Life Ostia" (Rare Oversize Litho"). Lincoln Center. 1994. 42 x 37. Some staining on the edges (see pic). Good condition
Bruce Teleky Inc.
Jul. 18, 2025
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Agello. casein on paperimage: 13 ¾ x 17 ½ in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Agello. casein on paperimage: 13 ¾ x 17 ½ in. (34.9 x 44.5 cm.)sheet: 15 ¾ x 19 ½ in. (40 x 49.5 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 21, 2025
William H Bailey, American (1930-2020), Untitled, 1984, lithograph, ed. 8/25
Est: $400 - $600
William H Bailey American, (1930-2020) Untitled, 1984 lithograph, ed. 8/25 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 19, 2025
William Bailey - Drawing of a Nude Woman in Recumbent Pose
Est: $300 - $500
William Bailey (1930-2020) - Framed and matted drawing of a nude woman in recumbent pose. Signed and dated 1960 in pencil, inscribed 'To Susan and Melvin' in LL corner. Frame: H 17-1/2 in. W 20 in. Mat Opening: H 11 in. W 14 in. Condition: Excellent original condition. Link to hi-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p2956j63q7tqz82bvihy7/7674720_1.jpg?rlkey=ulgdx2v7mx43now4mpb8hagka&st=fo0ug9fl&dl=0
New England Auctions
May. 31, 2025
William Bailey (American, 1930- ) etching
Est: $400 - $700
Untitled (Still-Life) etching, aquatint and softground, 2001, signed and dated in pencil, edition of 250, The Print Club of Cleveland publication no. 80. 10 3/4 x 14 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 29, 2025
William Bailey (Am. 1930-2020), Reclining Nude, 1972, Pencil on paper, framed under glass
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Bailey (Am. 1930-2020) Reclining Nude, 1972 Pencil on paper, framed under glass Signed and dated l.r., O'Farrell Gallery label, Emerald Editions label, La Parisina label and biographical label on backing 16" x 12 1/8" actual, 24 3/8" x 20 5/8" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Mar. 12, 2025
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020) Still Life, Pierle, 1987
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020) Still Life, Pierle, 1987 signed, inscribed and dated '© Bailey 1987' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 55 1/8 x 65 in. 140 x 165 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 09, 2025
William Bailey (1930-2020), Torre Romeggio, 1994
Est: $600 - $800
Aquatint with hard ground and soft ground etching. Published by Crown Point Press in an edition of 50. 7” x 8”, paper size 14 1/2” x 14 1/2”, framed to 17 1/2” x 17 1/2”. Printed by Daria Sywulak with the assistance of Mari Andrews and Dena Schuckit, October-November 1994. 42/50, signed and dated lower right, with publisher and printer chops lower right of sheet. With Crown Point Press, San Francisco documentation.
Peterborough Auctions
Mar. 04, 2025
William Bailey Still Life Etching & Aquatint 1987
Est: $50 - $500
William Bailey (American, 1930-2020). Etching and aquatint on paper depicting a still life of cups and vessels, 1987. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right; numbered 15/50 along the lower left. 28 3/4"H x 30"W.
Loon Estates
Feb. 27, 2025
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Piano Perduto. casein on paper17 ¾ x 22 ¼ in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Piano Perduto. casein on paper17 ¾ x 22 ¼ in. (45.1 x 56.5 cm.).
Christie's
Feb. 22, 2025
WILLIAM BAILEY, SOLILOQUY, LINCOLN CENTER FESTIVAL, POSTER ON FOAMCORE
Est: $650 - $850
Artist: William Bailey, American (1930 - 2020) Title: Soliloquy, Lincoln Center Festival Year: 1998 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 35.5 x 45.5 in. (90.17 x 115.57 cm)
RoGallery
Feb. 19, 2025
William Bailey, American (1930-2020)
Est: $100 - $300
William Bailey, American (1930-2020) Still Life of Kitchen Vessels Lithograph. Framed under Plexiglass. Signed numbered 38/108 in pencil. Image area measures: 30" H, 35-1/2" W, frame measures: 41-1/2" H, 46" W. Kodner Galleries offers phone and absentee bidding at a low, flat 21% buyer’s premium without surcharge or hidden fees. For information, please contact the gallery at info@kodner.com or 954.925.2550 Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $100.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party.
Kodner Galleries
Nov. 20, 2024
William Bailey
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, 1930-2020 Untitled Still Life, 1987 Signed and dated Bailey 1987 (lr), signed and dated William Bailey 1987 on the reverse Graphite on paper 19 1/4 x 26 1/4 inches (48.9 x 66.7 cm) Provenance: Private collection, New York (Framed: 25 3/4 x 33 x 3/4 inches) Sheet is hinged to backing at upper left and upper right. A small repaired tear in margins at upper right, with corresponding patch on the reverse. Pinholes at all four corners. A few small scattered brownish accretions within margins and near corners of sheet. Free edges to sheet all around. Sheet is an even cream/off-white with no apparent toning, staining or fading throughout.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 19, 2024
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020) - Urbino
Est: $800 - $1,200
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020) Urbino Image: 18 ¾ x 23 ¾ in. (476 x 603 mm.) Sheet: 29 x 32 7⁄8 in. (737 x 835 mm.)
Christie's
Nov. 08, 2024
William H. Bailey, Untitled (Still Life)
Est: $400 - $600
William H. Bailey Untitled (Still Life) 2001 etching and aquatint image: 10.75 h x 14625 w in (27 x 37147 cm) sight: 11.875 h x 15.625 w in (30 x 40 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Bailey 2001'. This work is from the edition of 250. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 08, 2024
William H. Bailey, Piazza rotonda
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
William H. Bailey Piazza rotonda 1994 etching and aquatint in colors image: 18.75 h x 23.75 w in (48 x 60 cm) sheet: 28.125 h x 31.5 w in (71 x 80 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'TP5 Bailey 1994'. This work is trial proof number 5 apart from the edition of 50 printed and published by Crown Point Press, San Francisco. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 06, 2024
WILLIAM BAILEY, SOLILOQUY, LINCOLN CENTER FESTIVAL, POSTER ON FOAMCORE
Est: $650 - $850
Artist: William Bailey, American (1930 - 2020) Title: Soliloquy, Lincoln Center Festival Year: 1998 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 35.5 x 45.5 in. (90.17 x 115.57 cm)
RoGallery
Jul. 24, 2024
William H. Bailey, Two works from the Six Drypoints series
Est: $600 - $800
William H. Bailey Two works from the Six Drypoints series 1974 drypoint sight: 15.875 h x 11.875 w in (40 x 30 cm) sight: 15.625 h x 11.875 w in (40 x 30 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower margin of each work '19/23 Bailey 1974'. These works are numbers 19 from the editions of 23 published by Parasol Press Ltd., New York. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 20, 2024
William Bailey (American 1930-2020), "Borgo", 2005, Copperplate etching, edition 5/225, Signed and dated lower right "Bailey 2005", Published by Archives of American Art, 6 1/2" x 5" plate size, Provenance: Harlan and...
Est: $200 - $400
William Bailey (American 1930-2020) "Borgo", 2005 Copperplate etching, edition 5/225 Signed and dated lower right "Bailey 2005" Published by Archives of American Art 6 1/2" x 5" plate size Provenance: Harlan and Weaver Inc., New York Kennedy Galleries, Inc. New York, New York
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jul. 17, 2024
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Umbrian Still Life #2. oil on canvas 50 x 60
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
WILLIAM H. BAILEY (1930-2020). Umbrian Still Life #2. oil on canvas 50 x 60 in. (127 x 152.4 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 01, 2024
William H Bailey, American 1930-2020, Untitled, Still Life, 1982, etching, ed. 42/50
Est: $300 - $500
William H Bailey American, 1930-2020 Untitled, Still Life, 1982 etching, ed. 42/50 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 01, 2024
William Bailey (American, 1930-2020) lithograph
Est: $300 - $600
Still-Life lithograph, 1982, signed and annotated A/P in pencil, regular edition of 50. 18 x 14 1/4"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 14, 2024
Ginepro Still Life IV
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
The American Table: Works from the Collection of Barbara & Daniel Fendrick, Washington D.C. William Bailey 1930 - 2020 Ginepro Still Life IV signed with the artist's initial and dated 80 (lower right); signed, titled and dated 1980 (on the verso) casein on paper image: 14 by 17 in. (35.6 by 43.2 cm.) sheet: 17 ⅞ by 21 in. (45.4 by 53.3 cm.) Executed in 1980.
Sotheby's
Apr. 13, 2024
WILLIAM BAILEY, SOLILOQUY, LINCOLN CENTER FESTIVAL, POSTER ON FOAMCORE
Est: $650 - $850
Artist: William Bailey, American (1930 - 2020) Title: Soliloquy, Lincoln Center Festival Year: 1998 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 35.5 x 45.5 in. (90.17 x 115.57 cm)
RoGallery