William Wendt (1865–1946)
William Wendt is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $21,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Wendt sold in 2018 for $25,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Wendt on OpeningBid →What is a William Wendt work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wendt work is $21,300.
The median William Wendt painting sells for $22,800 across 27 lots.
The median William Wendt work on paper sells for $2,160 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 | 41 | $22,800† | $138,000 | 65.9% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,160 | $2,160 | — | 2013-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $97,750 | $138,000 | — | 2009-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,350–$18,000† | $12,000† | $25,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $18,400–$58,000† | $29,830† | $138,000 |
† 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 | 2008 | $138,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $97,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Wendt worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wendt work is $21,300. The median William Wendt painting sells for $22,800 across 27 lots. The median William Wendt work on paper sells for $2,160 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Wendt painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wendt painting is $22,800. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Wendt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wendt painting is $138,000.
What is the average price of a medium William Wendt painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Wendt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $29,830, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Wendt's auction record?
William Wendt's auction record is $138,000, set in 2008.
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