Bill Freeman (1927–2012)
What is Bill Freeman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Bill Freeman at 8 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $576 including buyer’s premium (middle half $512–$984, n=5). The auction record is $1,088 for Elk and a Touch of Sun (2025, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk and a Touch of Sun | Oil on canvas | $1,088 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Wild and Rugged | Oil on canvas | $984 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 3 | Sycamore Creek Near Sunflower | Oil on canvas | $576 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Desert Bighorn Sheep | Oil on canvas | $512 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Cornell's Camp | Oil on canvas | $384 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Flat Creek in Fall Dress | Oil on board | $252 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $544 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Bill Freeman is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $576. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bill Freeman sold in 2026 for $984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bill Freeman on OpeningBid →What is a Bill Freeman work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Freeman work is $576.
The median Bill Freeman painting sells for $544 across 8 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $544†‡ | $1,100† | 80% | 2025-11-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $384–$1,088† | $650† | $1,100† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,100† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,088 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bill Freeman worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Freeman work is $576. The median Bill Freeman painting sells for $544 across 8 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bill Freeman's auction record?
Bill Freeman's auction record is $1,100, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included).
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