William Arnold (1902–2006)
William Arnold is an American/Louisiana artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $196. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Arnold sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $225 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Arnold on OpeningBid →What is a William Arnold work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arnold work is $196.
The median William Arnold painting sells for $192 across 5 lots.
The median William Arnold work on paper sells for $225 across 3 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 | 13 | $192† | $579 | 38.5% | 2024-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $225† | $235 | 75% | 2025-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $579 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $235 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $225† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $200† |
† 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 William Arnold worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arnold work is $196. The median William Arnold painting sells for $192 across 5 lots. The median William Arnold work on paper sells for $225 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Arnold painting?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Arnold painting is $192. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Arnold's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Arnold painting is $579.
What is William Arnold's auction record?
William Arnold's auction record is $579, set in 2017.
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