Marian Williams Steele (1912–2001)
Marian Williams Steele is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $920. 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 Marian Williams Steele is recorded as sold in 2016 for $1,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marian Williams Steele on OpeningBid →What is a Marian Williams Steele work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marian Williams Steele work is $920.
The median Marian Williams Steele painting sells for $948 across 18 lots.
The median Marian Williams Steele work on paper sells for $690 across 3 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 | 24 | $948†‡ | $1,880 | 75% | 2025-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $690 | $881 | 75% | 2006-06-25 |
† 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) | 14 | $816–$1,137‡ | $948‡ | $1,541 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,880 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $1,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $881 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $690 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marian Williams Steele worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marian Williams Steele work is $920. The median Marian Williams Steele painting sells for $948 across 18 lots. The median Marian Williams Steele work on paper sells for $690 across 3 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 the average price of a Marian Williams Steele painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marian Williams Steele painting is $948. 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 Marian Williams Steele's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marian Williams Steele painting is $1,880.
What is the average price of a medium Marian Williams Steele painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marian Williams Steele painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marian Williams Steele's auction record?
Marian Williams Steele's auction record is $1,880, set in 2006.
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