William A. Garnett (1916–2016)
What is William A. Garnett’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for William A. Garnett at 7 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,175–$1,721, n=6). The auction record is $32,500 for Train Crossing Desert, Kelso, CA, 1974 (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Train Crossing Desert, Kelso, CA, 1974, 1916 | Cartes-de-visite | $32,500 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 2 | Train crossing desert near Kelso, California, 1974, 1916 | Gelatin silver print | $13,420 | Bonhams | May 2010 |
| 3 | Waterhole on Santa Fe Trail with Cattle Tracks, New Mexico, 1975, 1916 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,250 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | Hopi Mesas, Arizona, 1956 | Pencil on mount recto | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2024 |
| 5 | Plowed Field (Vertical) Arvin, California, 1951, 1916 | Gelatin silver print | $4,080 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Sand Dune, Death Valley, 1916 | Pencil | $3,875 | Bonhams | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Sand Bars, Colorado River, 1954 | Pencil | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2019 |
| 8 | Train Crossing Desert near Kelso, California, 1974, 1974 | Gelatin silver print | $3,750 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Dune #1, Palm Desert, California, 1975 | Gelatin silver print | $4,406 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 2 | Sand Dune with Sage Brush, Death Valley, Calif., 1954 | Pencil | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 23 | $1,896 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,166 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
William A. Garnett is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,028.
A work by William A. Garnett sold in 2025 for $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William A. Garnett on OpeningBid →What is a William A. Garnett work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William A. Garnett work is $2,028.
The median William A. Garnett photograph sells for $2,028 across 26 lots.
The median William A. Garnett work on paper sells for $3,875 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,875 | $3,875 | — | 2011-11-01 |
| Photography | 31 | $2,028 | $32,500 | 83.9% | 2026-03-10 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,394–$3,938 | $2,205 | $32,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,420–$3,218 | $1,788 | $11,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $32,500 |
| Photography | 2010 | $13,420 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William A. Garnett worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William A. Garnett work is $2,028. The median William A. Garnett photograph sells for $2,028 across 26 lots. The median William A. Garnett work on paper sells for $3,875 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a William A. Garnett photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William A. Garnett photograph is $2,028.
What is William A. Garnett's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William A. Garnett photograph is $32,500.
What is the average price of a small William A. Garnett photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William A. Garnett photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William A. Garnett's auction record?
William A. Garnett's auction record is $32,500, set in 2011.
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