> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-r-cross · updated 2026-11-03

# W.R. Cross (1839–1907)

## What is W.R. Cross’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for W.R. Cross at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $896 including buyer’s premium (middle half $776–$1,140, n=7). The auction record is $2,040 for CDV of Brule Lakota Sioux Chief Hollow Horn Bear with an unidentified 5th US Cavalry second lieutenant (2025, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDV of Brule Lakota Sioux Chief Hollow Horn Bear with an unidentified 5th US Cavalry second lieutenant, circa 1880 | CDV on cardstock mount | $2,040 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | CROSS, W.R. (1839-1907), photographer. Five boudoir photographs of Pine Ridge Agency, incl. views taken in the aftermath of Wounded Knee. Ca 1890-1891. | 5 boudoir photographs on cardstock mounts | $1,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | CROSS, W.R. (1839-1907), photographer. A group of 5 CDVs of Brule Sioux Chief Spotted Tail and his family. Niobrara, NE. | 5 CDVs on cardstock mounts | $1,080 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Brule Lakota Sioux Chief Hollow Horn Bear with an Unidentified 5th US Cavalry Second Lieutenant, circa 1880 | Carte de visite CDV on cardstock mount | $896 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Brule Sioux Chief Spotted Tail and His Family | 4 CDVs on cardstock mounts | $832 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Ta-Ton-Ka-I-Yo-Ton-Ka 'Sitting Bull, The Sioux Chief in Command at the Custer Massacre,' | CDV on cardstock mount | $720 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Three Photographs of Native American Subjects | Photograph on cardstock mount | $704 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2026 |




Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


W.R. Cross is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,080. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by W.R. Cross sold in 2025 for $1,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W.R. Cross work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W.R. Cross work is $1,080.

The median W.R. Cross photograph sells for $1,140 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 3 | $1,140 | $1,200 | 66.7% | 2025-10-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $1,200 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,080 |

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.R. Cross worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W.R. Cross work is $1,080. The median W.R. Cross photograph sells for $1,140 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is W.R. Cross's auction record?

W.R. Cross's auction record is $2,040, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “W.R. Cross auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-r-cross (updated 2026-11-03).

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.