Willard LeRoy Metcalf (1858–1925)
Willard LeRoy Metcalf is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $135,175. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Willard LeRoy Metcalf sold in 2025 for $138,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard LeRoy Metcalf work is $135,175.
The median Willard LeRoy Metcalf painting sells for $133,350 across 19 lots.
The median Willard LeRoy Metcalf work on paper sells for $1,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $133,350† | $422,500 | 90.5% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,700† | $1,700† | 50% | 2016-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $259,450 | $445,000 | — | 2025-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $12,742–$54,068† | $50,095† | $422,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $135,175–$267,450 | $151,200 | $365,000 |
† 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 | 2010 | $422,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $365,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,700† |
† 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 Willard LeRoy Metcalf worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard LeRoy Metcalf work is $135,175. The median Willard LeRoy Metcalf painting sells for $133,350 across 19 lots. The median Willard LeRoy Metcalf work on paper sells for $1,700 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Willard LeRoy Metcalf painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willard LeRoy Metcalf painting is $133,350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willard LeRoy Metcalf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willard LeRoy Metcalf painting is $422,500.
What is the average price of a medium Willard LeRoy Metcalf painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willard LeRoy Metcalf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $151,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Willard LeRoy Metcalf's auction record?
Willard LeRoy Metcalf's auction record is $445,000, set in 2008.
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