> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-abbe · updated 2026-11-01

# William Abbe (1916–1983)

William Abbe is a New York/Massachusetts artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $650. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Abbe is recorded as sold in 2024 for $700; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Abbe work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Abbe work is $650.

The median William Abbe print sells for $650 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $650‡ | $700 | — | 2024-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $700‡ | $700 | — | 2024-09-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $700‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 William Abbe worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Abbe work is $650. The median William Abbe print sells for $650 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Abbe print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Abbe print is $650. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Abbe's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Abbe print is $700.

### What is William Abbe's auction record?

William Abbe's auction record is $700, set in 2003.

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

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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.