William Anastasi (1933–2023)
William Anastasi is an American artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $10,054. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Anastasi sold in 2025 for $20,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Anastasi work is $10,054.
The median William Anastasi work on paper sells for $12,575 across 31 lots.
The median William Anastasi print sells for $976 across 10 lots.
The median William Anastasi painting sells for $17,747 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Anastasi work on papers typically sell for $6,000–$16,890 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $976‡ | $7,895 | 83.3% | 2022-04-26 |
| Paintings | 3 | $17,747‡ | $20,258 | 66.7% | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $12,575† | $50,000 | 79.5% | 2025-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $170,500 | $170,500 | — | 2009-11-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,122 | $2,122 | 50% | 2025-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $50,000 | $170,500 | — | 2013-11-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Anastasi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $976 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $17,747, record $20,258. A typical William Anastasi painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $50,000.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $6,000–$16,890† | $11,875† | $44,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,932–$45,757 | $23,788 | $50,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $170,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $50,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $49,342 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,258 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,236‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $7,895 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5,921 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,122 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Anastasi worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Anastasi work is $10,054. The median William Anastasi work on paper sells for $12,575 across 31 lots. The median William Anastasi print sells for $976 across 10 lots. The median William Anastasi painting sells for $17,747 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Anastasi work on papers typically sell for $6,000–$16,890 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a William Anastasi work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Anastasi work on paper is $12,575. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Anastasi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Anastasi work on paper is $50,000.
What is the average price of a William Anastasi print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Anastasi print is $976. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Anastasi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Anastasi print is $7,895.
What is the average price of a small William Anastasi work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Anastasi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Anastasi's auction record?
William Anastasi's auction record is $170,500, set in 2009.
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