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# W. C. Handy

W. C. Handy is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $780.

A work by W. C. Handy sold in 2013 for $1,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W. C. Handy work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. C. Handy work is $780.

The median W. C. Handy photograph sells for $225 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1 | $225† | $225† | — | 2009-12-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $225† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a W. C. Handy worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. C. Handy work is $780. The median W. C. Handy photograph sells for $225 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is W. C. Handy's auction record?

W. C. Handy's auction record is $1,560, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “W. C. Handy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-c-handy (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.