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

Jun. 09, 2026
WILLIAM PAPAS WATERCOLOR ON PAPER "PIONEER SQUARE, PORTLAND, OREGON"
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
WILLIAM PAPAS WATERCOLOR ON PAPER "PIONEER SQUARE, PORTLAND, OREGON" (Portland, Oregon/South Africa, 1927-2000) Busy city square with figures engaged in various activities. Signed lower right, dated 1993, in scribed "Special Commission for Beth and Jerry with Love." Image measures 49.75" x 76.5", frame measures 70" x 96".
O'Gallerie
Mar. 02, 2026
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000), Russian Monk
Est: $200 - $400
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000) Russian Monk etching signed, titled and editioned on margin: Papas / Russian / Monk / 15/75 23 x 10cm
Gibson's
Mar. 02, 2026
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000), Tea Maker
Est: $200 - $400
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000) Tea Maker etching signed, titled and editioned on margin: Papas / Tea Maker / 15/75 23.5 x 10.5cm
Gibson's
Mar. 02, 2026
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000), Basta Stanatis
Est: $100 - $200
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000) Basta Stanatis etching signed, titled and editioned on margin: Papas / Basta Stanatis / 24/75 37 x 26cm
Gibson's
Mar. 02, 2026
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000), Figure of a Man
Est: $100 - $300
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000) Figure of a Man watercolour on paper signed lower right: Papas 76 x 57cm
Gibson's
Feb. 05, 2026
William Papas (South African, 1927-2000), Portrait of a Greek (?) man
Est: £150 - £250
William Papas (South African, 1927-2000) Portrait of a Greek (?) man Ink and wash on paper Signed 'Papas' lower right Dimensions: (Frame) 23 in. (H) x 20.25 in. (W) (Image) 14 in. (H) x 12 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Dec. 10, 2025
William Papas, Two works including 'Moses';
Est: £80 - £120
William Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Two works including 'Moses'; ink on paper, titled along lower edge 'Moses 36', 33.2 x 24.3 cm: together with another illustration by the same hand entitled 'The Stick and the Rock' of similar size (2)
Roseberys
Jul. 17, 2025
William Papas, 1927-2000, Papas' America, Portfolio of 25 Handcolored Drypoint Intaglio Prints
Est: $50 - $500
William Papas 1927-2000 Papas' America Portfolio of 25 Handcolored Drypoint Intaglio Prints Complete limited edition. Portfolio binder warped.
Nye & Company
Jun. 17, 2025
Papas - Horse Etching
Est: $300 - $600
Papas - Horse Etching, William Papas S. African 1927-2000, pencil signed dry point etching on paper, 2/3 AP,"Angry Stallion" paper size 41 1/4" x 29 1/2", laid on board behind glass in wood frame, 44" x 32". CONDITION: No issues identified. Not examined out of frame.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
May. 01, 2025
William Papas, 1927-2000, Papas' America, Portfolio of 25 Handcolored Drypoint Intaglio Prints
Est: $300 - $500
William Papas 1927-2000 Papas' America Portfolio of 25 Handcolored Drypoint Intaglio Prints Complete limited edition. Portfolio binder warped.
Nye & Company
Feb. 19, 2025
William Papas, Nazareth Mea Shearim-Jerusalem Akko (Acre) Jaffa-Tel Aviv Jerusalem Beersheba
Est: £300 - £500
William Papas, South African 1927-2000, Nazareth; Mea Shearim-Jerusalem; Akko (Acre); Jaffa-Tel Aviv; Jerusalem; Beersheba; each lithographs in colour after pen and ink and watercolour drawings, six views of Israel, each signed and inscribed in the plate, each sheet: 44.3 x 57 cm, (unframed) (ARR) (6) Note: Papas was a political caricaturist and book illustrator. He worked for the Sunday Times, Guardian and Punch, these coloured lithographs are unusual as most of his output were drawings and watercolours.
Roseberys
Nov. 21, 2024
William Papas, Nazareth Mea Shearim-Jerusalem Akko (Acre) Jaffa-Tel Aviv Jerusalem Beersheba
Est: £600 - £800
William Papas, South African 1927-2000, Nazareth; Mea Shearim-Jerusalem; Akko (Acre); Jaffa-Tel Aviv; Jerusalem; Beersheba; each lithographs in colour after pen and ink and watercolour drawings, six views of Israel, each signed and inscribed in the plate, each sheet: 44.3 x 57 cm, (unframed) (ARR) (6) Note: Papas was a political caricaturist and book illustrator. He worked for the Sunday Times, Guardian and Punch, these coloured lithographs are unusual as most of his output were drawings and watercolours.
Roseberys
Jun. 11, 2024
William Papas,
Est: £250 - £300
William Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Illustration from 'Drought', c.1966; ink on paper, signed lower right 'William Papas', 35 x 27.6 cm: together with 2 other ink on paper illustrations by the same artist, 42 x 30.4 cm and smaller (3) Provenance: the Estate of Andrew Salkey (1928-1995) Literature: Andrew Salkey, 'Drought', Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1966, illus.p.27,59 & 114.
Roseberys
Jun. 11, 2024
William Papas,
Est: £250 - £300
William Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Illustration from 'Drought', c.1966; ink on paper, signed lower right 'William Papas', 35.4 x 27.7 cm: together with 2 other ink on paper illustrations by the same artist, 42 x 30.4 cm and smaller cm (3) (ARR) Provenance: the Estate of Andrew Salkey (1928-1995) Literature: Andrew Salkey, 'Drought', Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1966, illus.p.20, 30 & 39.
Roseberys
Jun. 11, 2024
William Papas,
Est: £250 - £300
William Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Illustration from 'Riot', c.1967; ink on paper, signed lower left 'Papas', 35.5 x 24 cm: together with 3 other ink on paper illustrations by the same artist, 29.5 x 35.5 cm and smaller (4) Provenance: the Estate of Andrew Salkey (1928-1995) Literature: Andrew Salkey, 'Riot', Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1967, illus.p.156,158,40.
Roseberys
Jun. 11, 2024
William Papas,
Est: £250 - £300
William Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Book cover design for 'Earthquake', c.1965; watercolour and ink on paper, signed lower right 'William Papas', 37.7 x 26.7 cm (mounted/unframed): together with 4 ink on paper illustrations, signed lower right, 29 x 39 cm and smaller (5) Provenance: the Estate of Andrew Salkey (1928-1995) Literature: Andrew Salkey, 'Earthquake', Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1965, illus.cover, p.25, 37, 58 & 87.
Roseberys
Jun. 11, 2024
William Papas,
Est: £250 - £300
William Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Illustration from 'Hurricane'; ink on paper, signed lower right 'William Papas', 28 x 36.5 cm: together with 3 ink on paper illustrations, 41 x 30.5 and smaller (4) Provenance: the Estate of Andrew Salkey (1928-1995) Literature: Andrew Salkey, 'Hurricane', Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1965, illus.p.9, 56, 69 & 98.
Roseberys
Jun. 11, 2024
William Papas,
Est: £250 - £300
William Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Book cover design for 'Hurricane', c.1964; watercolour and ink on paper, signed lower right 'William Papas', 43.5 x 30.4 cm (unframed): together with 2 ink on paper illustrations, 27.5 x 36.3 cm (3) Provenance: the Estate of Andrew Salkey (1928-1995) Literature: Andrew Salkey, 'Hurricane', Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1964, illus.cover, & p.79.
Roseberys
Jun. 04, 2024
William Papas (1927-2000), two male figures playing backgammon, ink and watercolour, signed, 24" x 16.5" (61 x
Est: £150 - £200
William Papas (1927-2000), two male figures playing backgammon, ink and watercolour, signed, 24" x 16.5" (61 x 42cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 12, 2022
William 'Bill' Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Central Library, Manchester;
Est: £200 - £300
William 'Bill' Papas, South African 1927-2000 - Central Library, Manchester; pen and black ink on paper, signed and inscribed lower right 'Central Library, Manchester, Papas', 78 x 50 cm (mounted/unframed) Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Oct. 03, 2022
WILLIAM PAPAS PRINT, SATURDAY MARKET, PORTLAND, OREGON
Est: -
WILLIAM PAPAS PRINT, SATURDAY MARKET, PORTLAND, OREGON
O'Gallerie
Oct. 26, 2021
William Papas (South African 1927-2000), Market Hall, Manchester
Est: £500 - £700
William Papas (South African 1927-2000)Market Hall, Manchester Pen Signed and titled (lower right)49 x 77cm (19¼ x 30¼ in.)The property of a lady and gentleman, removed from a Cheshire country house Provenance:The Tib Lane Gallery, ManchesterExhibited:Manchester, The Tib Lane Gallery, June-July 1968
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 25, 2021
William Papas (South African, 1927-2000)
Est: -
Jerusalem, Print, 43 x 56 cm, Signed and titled in the plate
Yair Art Gallery
Sep. 25, 2021
William Papas (South African, 1927-2000)
Est: -
Jerusalem, Print, 43 x 56 cm, Signed and titled in the plate
Yair Art Gallery
May. 06, 2021
William Papas (South African, 1927-2000)
Est: -
Jerusalem, Print, 43 x 56 cm, Signed and titled in the plate
Yair Art Gallery
Apr. 11, 2021
WILLIAM PAPAS "MAN ON A BURRO" COLOR ETCHING HAND SIGNED
Est: -
William Papas (1927 - 2000) "Man on a Burro" Color Etching. William Papas' art earned him his first prize at the age of seven. Since then, he has won international acclaim with his drawings and watercolors, many of which are included in private and corporate collections throughout the world. Artist: William Papas Title: "Man on a Burro" Medium: Color Etching Signature Type: Pencil Signature Location: Lower Right Edition: 15/75 Site Measurement: 14.5x10.25 in. Keywords: Modern, contemporary, fine art; Ref: BD1146
Bradford's
Mar. 29, 2021
William Papas (South African, 1927-2000)
Est: -
Jerusalem, Print, 43 x 56 cm, Signed and titled in the plate
Yair Art Gallery
Sep. 25, 2020
Papas (William "Bill") Greeks, artist's mock-up full of original artwork in pen, inks and watercolours, 1980.
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Papas (William "Bill", 1927-2000, cartoonist and illustrator) Greeks, artist's mock-up, 100pp. of mouldmade paper, 59 pages of original artwork in pen, pencil, inks and watercolours comprising illustrated title, 12 double-page spreads, numerous illustrations throughout and 2 leaves of notes, the remainder blank, some leaves with passages of unrelated printed text pasted in for guide, others with rough pencil lines drawn in, original cloth, dust-jacket featuring original pen and ink drawing across both panels with title in red paint to upper cover, varnished, a little worn with several abrasions to surface, 4to, [c.1980]; and 2 children's books illustrated by Papas, 4to (3) ⁂ Charming illustrated homage to Greece, full of energy and vibrant colours, apparently unpublished. William "Bill" Papas was a political cartoonist and caricaturist who worked for The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Punch. He grew up in South Africa to where his Greek father had emigrated, and studied at Johannesburg Art School, Beckenham School of Art and St. Martin's in London. Having worked as a cartoonist in South Africa, covering Nelson Mandela's trial for treason in 1958, he returned to Britain as a cartoonist and illustrator. He spent the 1970s living in Greece with his second wife Tessa Pares and they collaborated on Papas' Greece published in 1997, but which appears to be a different work from that offered here.
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 01, 2019
WILLIAM PAPAS (Oregon/South Africa, 1927-2000) fou
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM PAPAS (Oregon/South Africa, 1927-2000) four etchings and aquatints: "Jade," "Sky Ponies," "Spring Time," and "Bonteboks." Each signed and titled, numbered 21/50, 22/50, 14/35, and 15/35. Three images measure 29.5" x 24" and one measures 24" x 35.25". In metal frames; 40.25" x 29.25" to 29.25" x 41.75" overall.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 07, 2019
* Papas (William, 1927-2000). Workmen by a cathedral doorway with choir singing,
Est: £150 - £200
pen and black ink, heightened with white bodycolour, on wove paper, apparently unsigned, 50 x 29.5 cm (19.6 x 11.6 ins) mount aperture, framed and glazed - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 17, 2018
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000)
Est: £300 - £500
WILLIAM PAPAS (1927-2000) OLD JERSUALEM sold together with a sketch of an orthodox Jew and a copy of the artist's book People of Old Jerusalem (1982) signed and inscribed l.l.: EL WAD / Turning into th Via Dolorosa / Papas pen and watercolour 25.3 x 17.6cm / 64.2 x 44.7in William 'Bill' Papas was a popular cartoonist who worked for The Sunday Times, Punch and The Guardian.
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 16, 2018
Small William Papas Pencil Signed Aquatint Etching
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Untitled" figural work of man in hat Artist Proof aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle Approx. 19.25" x 15.25" (framed), 15" x 11" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Pencil Signed, "The Coffee Shop"
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "The Coffee Shop" work depicting two figures playing a card game Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 14/75 Approx. 19.25" x 13.25" (framed), 15" x 9" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Pencil Signed Artist Proof
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Untitled" work depicting man with book Artist Proof aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle Approx. 19.25" x 15.25" (framed), 15" x 11.5" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Signed Aquatint, "Hassidic Jew"
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Hassidic Jew" figural work Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 14/75 Approx. 19.25" x 13.25" (framed), 15" x 8.75" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Signed Aquatint, "Sheik"
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Sheik" figural work Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 14/75 Approx. 19.25" x 13.25" (framed), 14.5" x 8.5" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
Small William Papas Pencil Signed Aquatint Etching
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Farmer" figural work Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 16/75 Approx. 19.25" x 15.25" (framed), 15" x 11" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas, "At the Wailing Wall", Aquatint
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "At the Wailing Wall" work depicting a multi-figural scene at the ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 16/100 Approx. 18.25" x 18.25" (framed), 13.75" x 13.75" (sight size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Pencil Signed Aquatint, "Dancers"
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Dancers" work depicting three figures dancing Color Proof aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle Approx. 18.25" x 18.25" (framed), 13.75" x 13.75" (sight size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas, "Ararat Road - Jewish Quarter"
Est: $300 - $500
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Ararat Road - Jewish Quarter" work depicting a multi-figural scene Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 16/100 Approx. 23" x 29" (framed), 18" x 17.75" (sight size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas "Jaffa Gate", Pencil Signed Aquatint
Est: $300 - $500
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Jaffa Gate" work depicting a multi-figural scene at historic walls of the Old City of Jerusalem Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 22/100 Approx. 24.5" x 31" (framed), 19.5" x 25.75" (sight size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Aquatint , "The Souk - Jerusalem"
Est: $300 - $500
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "The Souk - Jerusalem" work depicting a multi-figural farmer's market scene Trial Proof aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle Approx. 25.5" x 31.5" (framed), 19.5" x 25.5" (sight size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Pencil Signed Figural Aquatint
Est: $300 - $500
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Yeshiva Dancers" work depicting two dancing figures Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 24/100 Approx. 31" x 23" (framed), 25.5" x 17.5" (sight size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Signed Aquatint Etching, Figural
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Papa" work depicting seated figure Artist Proof aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, fully titled illegibly to lower middle Approx. 23" x 19" (framed), 15.5" x 11.5" (sight size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Signed Etching, "Ethiopian Monk"
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Ethiopian Monk" work of seated figure Etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 16/75 Approx. 19.25" x 15.25" (framed), 15" x 11" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Signed Aquatint, "Porter"
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Porter" figural work of man with pipe Aquatint etching on paper Pencil signed to lower right, titled to lower middle, edition 16/75 Approx. 19.25" x 15.25" (framed), 15" x 11" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 16, 2018
William Papas Signed Figural Artist Proof, Signed
Est: $200 - $400
William "Bill" Papas (South African, 1927-2000) "Untitled" figural work of man with glasses, hat, and cane or walking stick Artist Proof aquatint etching on BFK Rives paper Pencil signed to lower right, marked A/P Approx. 19.25" x 15.25" (framed), 15" x 11.25" (sheet size)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Aug. 15, 2018
* Papas (William, 1927-2000). A pair of Indian market scenes,
Est: £150 - £200
pen, ink & watercolour, on paper laid down on card, one depicting a grocer seated at his stall surrounded by fruit and vegetables, 22 x 30.5cm (9 x 12ins), mounted, the other depicting women working at baskets full of produce, sheet size 44 x 37.5cm (17.25 x 14.75ins) - Quantity (2)
Dominic Winter Auctions